At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate aquatics team and ensure a safe, friendly environment for patrons.
- Company: Join Belgravia Leisure, Australia's fastest-growing leisure organisation.
- Benefits: Free facility access, career development, and a chance to make a community impact.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming all backgrounds and committed to child safety.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase and shape the future of aquatic operations.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years in Aquatic Operations and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Great career paths and development with an entrepreneurial organisation.
Free facility access.
Opportunity to make a real difference to our community.
This is a great opportunity for qualified, friendly and skilled Aquatic Operations Coordinator to join the team and lead our aquatics team!
The Role
This is an exciting time for Belgravia Leisure as we look to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Aquatic Operations Manager to build and lead a passionate, professional and highly engaged operations team across Wurdi Baierr Aquatic & Recreation Centre. The Aquatic Operations Manager will ensure the team on site are operating effectively to deliver a safe, patron-friendly facility in accordance with operational practices, contractual requirements, quality systems and industry guidelines. They will ensure that patron feedback is acted on and, over time, reduce any negative perception communicated by patrons regarding site operations.
With the support of the Venue Manager, the Aquatic Operations Manager will deliver and drive the physical appearance of the centre through strong contractor management relationships and will adhere to the OH&S processes and management systems provided by Belgravia and legislative regulatory standards. The role will commence in December 2026 in readiness for the venue opening early 2027.
Key accountabilities include:
- Ensure all emergency equipment is in good working condition.
- Support the Aquatic Operations Manager in investigating accidents and incidents.
- Monitor OHS, Risk and Environment performance and initiate actions to improve performance.
- Implement hazard and environment inspections, risk assessments, risk controls and corrective actions, ensuring all records are kept.
- Manage budgets and prepare required reports.
- Maintain NPS and mystery shop scores in line with KPIs adopted by Belgravia Leisure.
About You
You will have a passion for aquatic operations and delivering a safe environment to both staff and patrons. You will have the ability to create and maintain all relevant documentation in relation to safety and hazard minimisation. You have strong communication skills that build rapport and positive relationships with people and a commitment to operational excellence. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to interact effectively and build positive relationships with all operational staff and contractors.
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Aquatic Operations environment and demonstrated ability to lead a team. You possess values such as integrity, excellence, courage, openness, respect, leadership and accountability.
The Company
Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
We are in an exciting period of growth, and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen. With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.
If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in a community environment, we want to hear from you!
We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.
We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
Aquatic Operations Manager in Torquay employer: Belgravia Group
Belgravia Leisure is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and employee development. As part of a rapidly growing organisation, you will have the opportunity to lead a passionate team in a seasonal role that not only enhances your leadership skills but also allows for potential full-time opportunities. With a commitment to diversity and innovative recruitment strategies, Belgravia Leisure fosters an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
