Aquatic Recreation Officer

Shire of Halls Creek | Remuneration: Level 4 (WA LG Award)

About the Shire of Halls Creek

Located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Shire of Halls Creek (Shire) is one of Australia’s iconic outback areas with a unique cultural and heritage environment.

The Shire covers 142,908 square kilometres of the Kimberley and is approximately 2,850 kilometres to the north east of Perth and 362 kilometres south of Kununurra. The Northern Territory forms the eastern boundary of the Shire with the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley to the north, the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley to the west and the Shire of East Pilbara to the south and west.

The remote communities of Balgo (Wirrimanu), Billiluna (Mindibungu), Mulan, Ringer Soak (Kundat Djaru), Warmun (Turkey Creek) and Yiyili are an integral part of the Shire with around 3,000 people residing outside of the Halls Creek town site. Throughout the Shire there are also a number of smaller communities.

The Shire is connected by 391 kilometres of sealed roads and 1,449 kilometres of unsealed roads requiring extensive maintenance work due to seasonal flooding.

Your role

The Aquatic Recreation Officer provides essential operational support across both pool operations and sport and recreation service delivery for the Shire of Halls Creek. This is a hands-on, frontline role that contributes equally to the safe and effective operation of the Shire’s aquatic facilities and to the coordination and delivery of sport, recreation and community leisure programs. The role works under the direction of the Director Community Development and plays a key part in ensuring community members – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents – have access to safe, welcoming and high-quality leisure services.

Responsibilities

- Support the safe and effective operation of the aquatic facility, including reviewing daily schedules, staffing requirements and attendance forecasts.

- Maintain vigilant supervision of aquatic areas and respond effectively to emergencies, rescues and first aid incidents.





- Enforce pool rules and safety requirements consistently, respectfully and with cultural awareness.

- Provide friendly customer service, including admissions, membership enquiries and kiosk operations.

- Identify and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, equipment deficiencies and operational issues.

- Assist with planning and delivering community sport and recreation programs, competitions, carnivals and events.

- Set up, pack down and maintain sporting equipment, facilities and venues.

- Support facility bookings, equipment hire and the preparation of courts and ovals.

- Create a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe environment that encourages community participation, particularly among Aboriginal community members.

- Accurately record participation numbers, incidents, near misses and equipment usage.

- Complete required reports and provide feedback to support service and program improvements.

- Participate in event and seasonal debriefs to support continuous improvement.

- Maintain all required qualifications, certifications and Working with Children Checks.

- Promote community health, wellbeing, inclusion and social connection through Shire programs.

- Represent the Shire professionally when engaging with patrons, community members and stakeholders.

- Provide recommendations on safety, operational efficiency, customer experience and emerging community needs.

Mandatory requirements

- Experience in an aquatic, leisure, sport or recreation environment.

- Demonstrated customer service experience in a community or public-facing role.





- Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a strong understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse community members.

- Ability to maintain vigilant supervision and respond calmly and effectively during emergencies.

- Basic computer literacy and record-keeping skills.

- Ability to work independently and within a small team in a remote environment.

- Current Pool Lifeguard Certification.

- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certifications.

- Current C Class Driver’s Licence.

- Current Working with Children Check, or evidence that an application has been lodged.

- Ability to provide proof of all required qualifications and licences.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug testing.

- Commitment to complying with workplace health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, Council policies and organisational procedures.

Desirable requirements include local government experience and qualifications such as Aquatic Technical Operator, Bronze Medallion or Swim Teacher certification.

How to Apply

For further information and to view the Position Description, please visit the Shire of Halls Creek Employment page.

To submit your application, please email your application to ••••@hcshire.wa.gov.au or click Apply via Seek.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact us via the email address above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Shire of Halls Creek is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise the valuable knowledge, cultural perspectives, and connections to Country they bring. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, abilities, and experiences.

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