Group and Team: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Location: DKHAC
Employment status: Temporary (12 months) Full-time 1.0 FTE - Vacancy 22 March 2027
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024
Salary range: $93,872 to $96,788 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by coordinating and providing technical support for the day-to-day supervision, programming and delivery of aquatic programs at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, with a strong focus on compliance, customer engagement, consistent service delivery and continuous improvement.

Role accountabilities include:

- Coordinating the day-to-day delivery of aquatic programs, including school swimming, Guardian, Child and Adult Aquatic programs, client assessments and aquatic staff supervision.
- Leading, training, mentoring and rostering aquatic staff to support the safe, effective and qualified delivery of programs and services.
- Developing and improving aquatic programs, procedures and quality processes while ensuring compliance with relevant safety requirements, industry standards and organisational policies.
- Providing professional advice on aquatic industry trends, programming, budget projections, fees and charges.
- Supporting the promotion of aquatic services and ensuring customers receive accurate and consistent information about available programs and products.

You are an experienced aquatic professional with strong industry knowledge and demonstrated experience coordinating programs and supporting the performance and development of staff.





You will bring well-developed planning, scheduling and people leadership skills, together with the ability to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and customer service. You are confident in developing and improving processes, managing competing priorities and leading a team through change and continuous improvement.

You will also have strong communication and report-writing skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, customers, schools and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold, or be able to obtain or update where permitted:

- An aquatic teaching qualification such as AUSTSWIM
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009
- Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
- A current Driver Licence

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie,



we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

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📌 Aquatic Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Hobart City Council
📍 Hobart