Bluewater Leisure Centre | Colac Otway Shire Council Do you love fitness, aquatics, customer service or helping people achieve their goals?
Join a team that keeps our community active, healthy and connected.
Bluewater Leisure Centre is a premier aquatic, fitness and recreation facility proudly owned and operated by Colac Otway Shire Council.
Recognised as one of the leading regional leisure centres in Victoria, Bluewater offers outstanding facilities, programs and experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
We're seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused and safety-conscious individuals to join our casual team as Bluewater Leisure Officers .
About the Role As a Bluewater Leisure Officer, you'll contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Centre while delivering exceptional customer service and helping create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all patrons.
This is a diverse and rewarding role that offers opportunities to work across several areas of the Centre, depending on your qualifications and experience, including: Lifeguard – Ensure patron safety through active supervision and emergency response Customer Relations Assistant – Deliver exceptional front-line customer service, memberships, bookings and enquiries Gym Instructor – Support members with fitness programs, equipment guidance and achieving their health goals Swim School Instructor – Deliver engaging and effective swimming lessons for participants of all ages and abilities Duty Manager – Provide leadership during rostered shifts, oversee operations and maintain service and safety standards You will only be rostered into positions for which you hold the relevant qualifications and licences.
What We're Looking For We're seeking people who:



Are passionate about customer service and community wellbeing Thrive in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and strong communication skills Are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment Enjoy working across a variety of duties and responsibilities Are available to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings and weekends Essential Requirements Current First Aid and CPR qualifications (or willingness to obtain) Current Pool Lifeguard qualification (or willingness to obtain) Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) Strong customer service and communication skills Desirable Qualifications and Experience Certificate IV in Fitness (required for Gym Instructor shifts) Swim School Instructor qualification (required for Swim School Instructor shifts) Aquatic Technical Operations Certificate Experience working in a leisure, aquatic, recreation or fitness workplace Experience supervising staff and/or patrons in a public facility Salary: $***** - $***** per hour plus superannuation For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
How to Apply To be considered for this opportunity, please review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria and then submit:



A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role A current resume Responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (a few sentences addressing each criterion is sufficient) Applications Close Friday 28 August **** at ***** pm Please note: Suitable applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people.
We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Apply Now About Colac Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria.
It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all.
Country living without compromise.
Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work.
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