Centre Manager - Casterton Pool (Seasonal, Nov–Apr)

Location: Casterton, VIC 3311

• Great seasonal facility
• Career pathways with ongoing opportunities
• Make a real difference in your community

Belgravia Leisure is a leader in leisure, health and fitness management across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with local government and communities to deliver high-quality aquatic, fitness, sport and recreation programs that enrich lives and connect people.

We are now on the hunt for an outstanding people leader to coach, inspire and manage the team at Casterton Pool this summer season. This is a full-time, fixed-term role (November - April), leading the day-to-day operations of a much-loved community facility.

The Role

As Centre Manager, you’ll take ownership of the pool’s operational, financial and program deliverables, ensuring a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for all patrons. You’ll lead a passionate team, drive performance, and maintain strong relationships with the local Council and community stakeholders.

This role is hands-on, varied and rewarding - perfect for someone who thrives on leading people, achieving results and creating positive community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors through effective policies, processes and compliance

• Lead, coach and develop the team to achieve KPIs and deliver excellent customer service

• Drive a high-performance, community-focused culture with visible, supportive leadership

• Deliver against operational and financial targets

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local Council

• Recruit and develop passionate staff, supporting clear career progression pathways

• Maintain facilities to approved standards in line with contract requirements

About You

You are an up-and-coming leader with energy, vision and a passion for leisure. You understand how to build engaged teams, deliver results, and create exceptional customer experiences. With a balance of operational know-how and people leadership, you’ll set the standard for excellence this season.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience in a leisure/aquatic facility (or similar)

• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to achieve win–win outcomes

• Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation

• Experience in operational, financial and people planning

• Current CPR and First Aid (Level 2) certificates

• National Police Check & Working with Vulnerable People Check

• Legal working rights in Australia

• Pool Operations Certificate – highly regarded (not essential)

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate – or ability to complete course

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and community-minded team

• Lead an iconic seasonal facility

• Access great career pathways and opportunities across the Belgravia network

• Make a real difference to the health, safety and enjoyment of the community

If you’re a motivated leader who is passionate about aquatics and community recreation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and lead the success of Casterton Pool this summer season!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.