Recreation Centres Technical Operations Officer

October 22, 2024

City of Mandurah

Mandurah

PART TIME & OTHER

Position No: 5316
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

Permanent Part-time (19 hours per week)

Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.

Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (Co M) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).
At Co M, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At Co M you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let’s talk about you
We are in the market for an experienced Recreation Centres Technical Operations Officer. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At Co M we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.
As the Recreation Centres Technical Operations Officer, you will work as part of a passionate team at the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC), one of the premier sporting facilities in Western Australia supporting programs and services for the local community.
In your role you will be responsible for:

Ensuring the Centres programmed and scheduled maintenance is completed in accordance with the maintenance schedule
Ensuring that the Recreation Centres are compliant with all regulatory requirements
Coordinating the operational impacts of the maintenance schedule and any unplanned works and acting as the conduit between the centre management and maintenance services.

What impact will you make?

Supporting the efficient and effective asset maintenance of the Recreation Centres
Overseeing the Recreation Centres asset maintenance to ensure a safe, compliant and healthy environment
Liaising with contractors to ensure effective and efficient management of their service provision.

What can you bring to the team?

Minimum three (3) years previous experience in a similar position or aquatics industry
Knowledge and experience in asset maintenance in an aquatic recreation environment
Ability to train staff on an ongoing basis
Ability to work autonomously
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent public relations and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent asset maintenance knowledge and understandin
Understanding of budgetary control and preparation
Understanding of work health and safety principles, practices, and legislation.

The finer details
This permanent part-time Level 5 position attracts a pro-rata salary range of $83,427 - $88,868 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
Please note, this role may need to undertake weekend work when required.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Adrian Timms on (08) 9550 3616.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received . This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.
There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership
Discounted medical insurance
Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning
A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!