Pool Attendant

About the role:Victoria Police Academy’s Physical Training Unit is seeking 2 ongoing part time (25 hrs a fortnight) Lifeguard/Pool Attendants.One of your core duties will be supervising swimming sessions being undertaken by police recruits in support of the Police Foundation Training Program.As the single Lifeguard/Pool Attendant on duty at any given time, in addition to supervision of swimmers, you will be required to conduct daily water quality testing; address water quality issues by safely adding applicable chemicals in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety processes; record and report and maintenance issues; maintain records of injuries, incidents and complaints; notify management of any significant issues, including recommending pool closures due to water quality issues.Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. Due to the nature of this role, working from home applications cannot be accommodated.Your duties will include:

• Lifeguard supervision of police recruit swim classes and casual patrons
• Safe operation of a 50-metre swimming pool, including equipment maintenance and water quality processes
• Plant operations, including chlorination procedures
• Application and enforcement of Occupational Health & Safety principles as they relate to the workplace

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work productively and safely with little to no supervision
• A current Lifesaving Victoria (or equivalent) Pool Lifeguard qualification
• A current Level II First Aid Certificate (including CPR refresher training every 12 months)

Requirements and relevant information:

• 2 x ongoing, part-time positions available (0.33 FTE or 25 hours per fortnight). Hours of duty are from 2pm to 7pm, rotating 3 weekday afternoons one week and 2 weekday afternoons the following week.
• If the position/s is part time, the salary plus superannuation will be pro rata
• This position is located at Victoria Police Academy, 1 View Mount Road, Glen Waverley.
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, 4 June 2024.Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).For further information, please contact: Emie Boghikian on 0478 930 783 orWe welcome applications from people with disability. If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on (03) 8335 8082.About Us:Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: