About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The role of the Aquatics Program Officer to assist the Learn to Swim Supervisor in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all swim education programs. This role will is responsible for overseeing all swimming programs, ensuring efficient and effective operations with a high level of customer service to the Centre’s users. 

Aquatics Program Officer Level 6

Please read the  Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Aquatics Program Officer Level 8

Please read the  Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

Up to $35.66 per hour depending on skill level plus 25% loading +  Superannuation  

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1.  Austswim instructors Certificate or equivalent.
2. Current Resuscitation Certificate.
3. Experience in instructing all levels/age groups of Learn to Swim (LTS).
4. Experience in the supervision of LTS programs on deck.
5. Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skill

For Level 6, two of the below accredited modules are required: 
• Competitive Strokes  
• Infants Aquatics 
• Access & Inclusion 
• Adults 
• Pool Lifeguard  

OR 

• Royal Life Workplace Supervisor / Austswim Assessor Accreditation 
• In addition to demonstrated knowledge via workplace assessment in: 
• Wetdeck Training 
• LINKS Competency 
• Customer Service 
• Active Participation on the roster 

For Level 8, three of the below accredited modules are required:
• Competitive Strokes  
• Infants Aquatics 
• Access & Inclusion 
• Adults 
• Pool Lifeguard

OR 

• Two of the above accreditation in addition to Royal Life Workplace Supervisor / Austswim Assessor Accreditation 
• In addition to demonstrated knowledge via workplace assessment in: 
• Wetdeck Training 
• LINKS Competency 
• Customer Service 
• Active Participation on the roster 

Enquiries

Lance Goldsmith, Centre Manager - Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre on 9392 5710

Closing Date

Sunday 1 March 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. 

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments