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.
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 **** - April ****, with training to commence in September.
Temporary Part Time Positions - various days/shifts available - Summer seasonal contracts from October **** - April ****, 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 $***** per hour + 12% Superannuation
Working Location : Ripples Leisure Centre, St Marys and Penrith
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...
Providingexcellentcustomerserviceandmaintainingeffectivecommunicationwithcustomersandteammembers
Supportingstaffthroughmentoring,coaching,andongoingtraininganddevelopment
Identifyingandresolvingoperationalissues,makingdecisionstoimproveserviceandefficiency
Contributingideasandfeedbacktoenhanceproceduresandtheoverallrunningofthedepartment




EnsuringcompliancewithCouncilpolicies,legislativerequirements,andworkhealthandsafetystandards
Participatinginworkplacechangeinitiativesandfosteringapositive,collaborativeteamenvironment
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.
WhatWeAreLookingFor
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
Robust leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to coach and support staff
Abilitytomanagedailyoperations,resolveproblems,andmakeeffectivedecisionsindependently




Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskillsforliaisingwithstaff,contractors,andstakeholders
Commitmenttomaintainingasafe,clean,andcompliantenvironmentinlinewithpoliciesandprocedures
Abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithinateamandfosterapositiveworkplaceculture
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.
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.
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📌 Duty Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 New South Wales