Casual Operations Supervisor

• A casual job opportunity to lead safe, high-quality aquatic operations while developing teams and enhancing community experiences
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks 

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for experienced and motivated Operations Supervisors to join the team at Cockburn ARC on a casual basis. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day aquatic operations of the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient and customer-focused environment for the community.

Reporting to the Senior Aquatic & Technical Operations Team Leader, you will lead and support lifeguard and operations staff, maintain water quality and technical systems, coordinate rosters and training, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and patron experience.

About you

We’re seeking a proactive and customer-focused leaders with experience in aquatic operations and team supervision. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, sound technical knowledge of pool operations and water quality systems, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring and developing staff, and be passionate about delivering high-quality community recreation services.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

• Current WA Pool Operations Group 1, Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate
• Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) accreditation for Aquatic Technical Operator.
• Current RLSSWA Pool Lifeguard Licence  
• Current Senior First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 4 Step 1 – Step 4 ($53.98 to $57.57 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information?  We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jennifer Littlejohn, Senior Aquatic & Technical Operations Team Leader on (08) 9411 3***.

Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.

If you want to make your application stand out from the crowd, you can address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Operations Supervisor.pdf