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At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

• Display an alert, attentive, pleasant and professional manner at all times
• Maintain constant supervision of all pools, action rescues and emergency interventions in accordance with the Centre’s rules/polices, and RLSSA Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation
• Ensure that the highest safety standards are always maintained and eliminate hazards and risks where possible
• Constant scanning of the pool areas, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room
• Educate patrons on pool safety awareness and child supervision requirements (Watch Around Water).
• Ensure that rules and policies set out by the Centre are adhered to by clientele (in doing so ensure that high customer service skills are maintained throughout the course of action)
• Ensure that high levels of cleanliness are maintained throughout the course of the shift by adhering to daily check lists and conducting hourly change room checks.
• Maintain a hygienic and hazard free environment both on and off the pool deck 
• Ensure that all incidents, accidents or any other reports are properly dealt with, documented and passed onto the relevant Duty Manager and Team Leader
• Maintain a high standard of customer service, and ensure all patron conflicts are dealt with in a polite and professional manner
• Ensure that appropriate behavior is met by all patrons in accordance with the Centre’s Conditions of Entry.

Skills & Experience

• Sound Emergency Management, Rescue Skills and First Aid Skills (all qualifications to be current and up to date and sent to Program Leader)
• Sound knowledge of the facility, its day to day operations, emergency procedures and ability to manage appropriate course of action
• Attendance to regular meetings and in-service trainings, keeping up to date with internal communications, industry updates, requirements of the role, and/or any updates and changes.
• Skills in managing one’s own time and shifts, setting priorities, planning and organising work around other commitments
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures and regulations
• Possess ability to adapt to changing working environments, shortage of Staff, and assist other colleagues with workload where possible, ensuring a teamwork approach

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.  

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy