Pool Attendants - Casual

About the Opportunity

Our pools are getting ready for the upcoming season, and we’re looking for people to help keep them safe, welcoming and enjoyable for the community.

Whether you're already a qualified Pool Attendant with practical lifeguarding experience, or looking to gain nationally recognised qualifications, we'd love to hear from you.

We have casual opportunities available across both Cessnock and Branxton Pools. If you're not yet qualified, Council will provide training for your Pool Lifeguard Licence, First Aid and CPR certifications.

As a Pool Attendant, you'll help ensure a safe and positive environment for all visitors. This includes supervising pool users, responding to emergencies, supporting daily operations and maintaining clean and well presented facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pool users and maintaining a safe aquatic environment.
• Responding to rescues, first aid incidents and emergency situations.
• Completing incident documentation and maintaining first aid equipment.
• Assisting with pool operations, cleanliness and general maintenance.
• Operating small plant and equipment in line with Council procedures.
• Following all Council Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.

To help us deliver a great experience for our community, we're looking for people who can work a mix of weekday and weekend shifts. 

"Applicants must be at least 16 years old to begin Lifeguard License training, as per Royal Life Saving requirements."

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$40.26 - 46.62 per hour (Inclusive of Casual Loading)

The Benefits

• Casual seasonal role with opportunities to return for future pool seasons
• Flexible rostered hours, with rosters issued 2 weeks in advance to support planning and availability
• Training provided to gain nationally recognised qualifications (for eligible applicants)
• 12% superannuation
• Free on-site parking

What's Next?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in safety, communication and customer service while contributing to your local community. We encourage you to apply by completing the online application form below and uploading your resume.

Applications are assessed based on responses to the selection criteria questions. Guidance on addressing selection criteria can be found by visiting our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please call (02) 49499 34308 or email recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Chad McCamley, Aquatics Facilities Coordinator on (02) 4993 6742 between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.