This is a unique opportunity to combine your aquatic operations experience with meaningful work supporting schools and communities across the Anangu Lands and Yalata.

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you. With over 30,000 dedicated professionals across the state, we lead the way in education through innovation, inclusivity and a shared sense of purpose.

We are seeking a qualified Assistant Pools’ Coordinator for a full time, 10-month contract, with the possibility of extension subject to operational requirements. This position is based in Ernabella and offers a range of remote-area and SA public-sector benefits including:

- A locality allowance
- Recreation leave travel assistance
- Fully subsidised shared accommodation (subject to eligibility and availability)
- Eligible allowances, reimbursements and special leave for travel
- Career development opportunities
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

About the role

Reporting to the Pool Operations Coordinator (POC), the Assistant Pools Coordinator supports the operational management of five community swimming pools. Working closely with school principals and pool managers,



the role helps ensure:

- Safe and compliant pool operations
- Effective risk management and quality assurance
- Appropriate lifeguard supervision
- Water quality monitoring and pool maintenance
- Continuity of operations during staffing shortages or absences

The Assistant Pools Coordinator may be deployed to any community pool to provide operational support when a pool manager is unavailable or when appropriately qualified pool staff cannot be sourced. In the absence of the POC, and when directed by the Assistant Director, Anangu Lands Partnership, the Assistant Pools Coordinator may undertake higher duties responsibilities.

What you will bring:

- Current nationally recognised Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set (SISSS00131), or an equivalent superseded qualification with a willingness to upgrade to the current qualification.
- Current nationally recognised Pool Lifeguard Skill Set (SISSS00133).
- Willingness to undertake annual lifeguard re-accreditation through a registered training organisation.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Anangu Lands and Yalata?

Please click the apply button to start your journey with the Department for Education today!

📌 Assistant Pools' Coordinator (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara