Team Leader Maintenance and Presentation

• Full Time - Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
• $83,714 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Active Living team

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The active living team exist to empower, activate and connect our community.

We are seeking a detail-oriented leader with Aquatics and Leisure experience to drive Maintenance and Presentation standards, ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, and consistently maintained to a high standard.

The Team Leader Maintenance and Presentation will provide the provision of high-quality aquatic and recreation opportunities to Hume City Council residents, by providing safe, friendly, inclusive and welcoming environments through leading the delivery of high-quality presentation services and facility operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain appropriate rostering, supervision, support, and performance management of the maintenance and presentation team, to ensure the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and service delivery are always provided.
• With support from the Coordinator Compliance and Safety, plan and facilitate recruitment and onboarding of new maintenance and presentation staff, to ensure appropriate work force levels are maintained.
• Support the Coordinator Compliance and Safety and the Coordinator Aquatic Operations in the development and review of risk assessments, policies, procedures, and work instructions relating to work delivery and service provision with a strong focus on ensuring health, safety and service for all members of the public, staff and contractors using the facilities.
• Proactively initiate, monitor and review maintenance and service contracts for operational plant and equipment to ensure the longevity and operational effectiveness of all assets in line with relevant standards and manufactures recommendations. This includes (but not limited to) Auto doors, patron lifting equipment (Hoists), Building Management System (BMS), Height Safety Equipment inspections etc.
• Support the Coordinator Compliance and Safety oversee the cleaning contract at Hume Leisure facilities, ensuring high quality presentation is maintained to provide facility users with clean and hygienic facilities.
• Support the development and implementation of processes for Duty Supervisors to deliver high quality day-to-day operations in key facility operations, maintenance and presentation areas.
• In conjunction with the Hume Leisure leadership team, prepare and assist with compliance activities, including audits across the department.
• Support the Coordinator Compliance and Safety in the development, implementation, review and routine practice of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedure. Provide advice relating to Hume Leisure facilities regarding prevention and response to Emergencies of various kinds.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and regulations relating to public health and safety issues as it relates to risks in leisure environments.
• Utilise effective research skills to keep up to date with current guidelines, safety practices and trends within the industry.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, training, leading and supervising teams.
• Demonstrated ability in leading high-quality facility operations.
• Experience in contractor management including managing service contracts and complex building maintenance projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications relating to sport and recreational management or a similar field; OR lesser formal qualifications with demonstrated skills and experience in facility operations, management of building maintenance and presentation.
• Current Provide First Aid (Level 2) Certificate
• Current Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Current Drivers' License

Why the Active Living Team
At Hume City Council - Active Living, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace culture that is united, proactive, inclusive and unrivalled. We are looking for passionate people who share these values and want to make a difference.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at [email protected].

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