Operations Team Leader - Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre
Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full Time | $69,719 per annum + super
Lead with Purpose. Shape the Experience. Make a Community Impact.
If you are a natural leader who thrives on energy, teamwork, and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your moment. WSAC is looking for an inspiring Operations Team Leader to guide our Lifeguard and Duty Manager team and help shape the heartbeat of our centre.
This is more than a job — it is your chance to lead a team that keeps our community active, safe, and connected every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and motivate a passionate team of Lifeguards and Duty Managers
- Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and exceptional service
- Collaborate with senior leaders to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, people-first approach
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Ability to stay calm, organised, and solutions-focused in fast paced moments
- A collaborative mindset and the drive to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Be part of a supportive, passionate team that puts people first
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
- Work in one of Victoria’s most vibrant regional communities
- Enjoy free gym and pool memberships, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and free parking
- Help shape the future of one of the state’s leading regional sporting facilities
View the full position description at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Questions? Contact Reg Bear – Operations Coordinator at s.bear@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 23 March 2025, but we may appoint earlier if the right candidate comes along — so apply today!
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a separate document addressing each of the selection criteria questions, which are listed on the final page of the position description.