The role has the responsibility of maintaining order at the Aquatic Centre by preventing accidents through the application of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of Aquatic Centre patrons. The role is also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the pool facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. This position requires weekend and holiday work and could occur at our Muswellbrook and or Denman facilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Observe patrons to anticipate and respond to situations
- Monitor designated areas for any unsafe practices, respond and report as required
- Undertake accurate cash receipting for pool entry fees and administration data entry and record keeping
- Assist in the setup of pools for Swim School(s), Aqua Fitness classes and other events
- Conduct rostered pool water tests and pool maintenance
- Identify and respond to emergencies providing first aid as required and complete necessary reports

About you

- Current Working with Children Check
- Current CPR and/or First Aid Certificate
- Current Lifeguard Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality customer service
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
- Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description)





What we offer

- Casual with an hourly rate from $39.5530 to $42.8099 (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience), plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Career development
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Applications close on 27 August 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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📌 Aquatic Centre Lifeguards - Casual (Muswellbrook)
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