Aquatic Centre Manager

The Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) features a range of facilities for competitive swimming, leisure, general community use and major regional events, including an eight-lane 25-metre indoor swimming pool, program pool, warm water pool, splash pad and gymnasium.

YOUR ROLE

Lead the operations of one of the region’s premier community facilities and make a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and recreation of the Goulburn Mulwaree community.

As Aquatic Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality aquatic services, programs and customer experiences.

This leadership role oversees aquatic operations, staff development, facility performance, compliance, risk management and financial outcomes, while fostering a positive, customer-focused culture and driving continuous improvement across the Centre.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• An annual salary between $119,619 - $134,625 dependent upon skills and experience, inclusive of 12% superannuation
• Work an open spread of hours including weekend and public holiday work, based on a 38-hour week.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hour agreement
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Continuing Professional Development support for accredited professionals
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• Dedicated relocation and community support through The Welcome Experience

The contact officer for this position is Carina Smith, Acting Business Manager Community Facilities on (02) 4823 4580.

Applications close Monday, 27th July 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.