Make a splash at the hottest centre in town!

Published on 05 September 2024

Clarence Valley Council is looking for an experienced Manager to run the new Regional Aquatic Centre, scheduled to be open in December 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to set up the new $30 million facility located at Grafton and build it into a signature aquatic centre for the region.

The Regional Aquatic Centre Manager position is a three-year term contract under the Local Government (State) Award. The successful applicant will need to be available to work Monday through to Sunday, some early mornings and some late evenings depending on the needs of the Centre. The Centre Manager will need to be appropriately qualified to fill in as Duty Manager when needed.

As well as the Manager’s position, interested community members can express interest in working with us and being notified directly when we advertise job opportunities at the Centre.

Clarence Valley Council’s Manager Open Spaces & Facilities, Rachelle Passmore, expressed enthusiasm about the new centre.

“Council is proud to maintain management of the facility to ensure programs and activities meet the growing needs of the community.

“The new Centre includes an outdoor 50m pool, an accessible zero depth splash pad and an indoor centre with two heated pools, a 25m and combined program and leisure pool.

“With December quickly approaching, we’re excited to get the recruitment underway for the new facility.

“In this first round, we are seeking a Centre Manager. Additional roles, including programs, operations, lifeguards, customer service staff, and various instructors such as fitness and swimming instructors, will be advertised soon.”

The Manager position is open now until 1 October with interested candidates encouraged to apply by applying via the Council Careers Page www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Careers/Find-a-job 

To stay up to date for future career opportunities at the centre, register your details at Regionalaquaticcentre@clarence.nsw.gov.au