Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 16/08/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

Available Opportunities

We currently have the following positions available to join our Venue Operations Team

- Temporary Full Time Position - 38 hours per week - Summer seasonal contracts from October 2026 - April 2027, with training to commence in September.
- Temporary Part Time Positions - various days/shifts available - Summer seasonal contracts from October 2026 - April 2027, with training to commence in September.
- Casual Positions - shifts available as required across 7 days during centre operational hours

Duty Manager shifts are across a variety of hours, ranging from 5am-10pm, including weekend work, and able to work across all venues, including external splash parks within the LGA.

What we offer you

- Salary: from $36.65 per hour + 12% Superannuation
- Working Location : Ripples Leisure Centre, St Marys and Penrith
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
- Free gym and aquatics memberships at Ripples St Marys and Penrith
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Programs
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Here’s what you'll be up to…

- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of Aquatics and Leisure venues to ensure smooth, safe, and productive service delivery
- Acting as the first point of contact for daily operational matters, staff, contractors, and stakeholders
- Providing excellent customer service and maintaining effective communication with customers and team members
- Supporting staff through mentoring, coaching, and ongoing training and development
- Identifying and resolving operational issues, making decisions to improve service and efficiency
- Contributing ideas and feedback to enhance procedures and the overall running of the department




- Ensuring compliance with Council policies, legislative requirements, and work health and safety standards
- Participating in workplace change initiatives and fostering a positive, collaborative team environment
- Maintaining accurate records and adhering to Council’s Code of Conduct and values

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits which make work seem less like....work.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What We Are Looking For

We are after someone who:

- Holds Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Pool Lifeguard Skill Set)
- Lifeguard Licence
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Pool Plant Operator (Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set)
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to coach and support staff
- Ability to manage daily operations, resolve problems, and make effective decisions independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, contractors, and stakeholders
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant environment in line with policies and procedures




- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and foster a positive workplace culture

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

Please ensure the following qualifications are uploaded along with resume and cover letter, and comprehensive responses to selection criteria are submitted.

- Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Pool Lifeguard Skill Set)
- Lifeguard Licence
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Pool Plant Operator (Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set)
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Lisa Galvin, ••••@penrith.city

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

📌 Duty Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 Sydney