Starting Salary: Varies - Pool Season: $1,377 / Off-Season: $1,136 per 38 hour week + superannuation
Looking for a varied, community-focused role that combines outdoor work with public safety and customer service? The Urban Services Operator / Pool Attendant is a unique dual-role position that provides year-round support to the Baradine community. During the swimming season, you’ll be at the heart of pool operations—ensuring a safe, enjoyable and welcoming environment for all patrons. Outside the pool season, you’ll contribute to maintaining the town’s parks, streetscapes and public facilities.
In the pool season, your primary focus will be lifeguarding and pool operations. You’ll provide vigilant supervision of patrons, enforce pool rules, respond calmly to emergencies, and deliver friendly customer service. You’ll also assist with water quality testing, basic plant operations, cleaning and presentation of facilities, and support community programs and events. Your professionalism and awareness will help ensure the pool remains a safe and enjoyable space for everyone.
During the off-season, you’ll transition into an Urban Services Operator role, working outdoors to maintain parks, gardens, recreational areas and community facilities. This includes mowing, gardening, minor repairs, operating small plant and equipment, cleaning public amenities and assisting with maintenance programs. You’ll take pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe and attractive while engaging courteously with residents and visitors.
This role suits a reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious person who enjoys variety, teamwork and serving the community. You’ll be calm under pressure, comfortable working across changing seasonal demands, and committed to high standards of safety and presentation. A valid driver’s license, White Card, willingness to obtain relevant certifications (such as chainsaw operation, chemical application, pool lifeguard qualifications, Working with Children Check and first aid), and willingness to participate in a roster for weekend overtime cleaning public toilets are essential.
If you’re looking for meaningful local work with real community impact, this could be the perfect fit.
This position is located in Baradine, a welcoming rural town located on the edge of the beautiful Pilliga Forest offering a unique blend of natural wonder, rich Indigenous heritage, and strong community spirit. Known for its relaxed lifestyle and friendly atmosphere, Baradine provides essential services, local schools, and great opportunities for outdoor adventure, including bushwalking, birdwatching, and exploring the iconic Sculptures in the Scrub. With affordable living and a strong sense of connection among residents, Baradine is an ideal place to live and work for those seeking a quieter, nature-connected lifestyle in a supportive rural setting.
Selection criteria include:
- Current Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009).
- Class MR Driver Licence (minimum).
- Working with Children Check (paid employment).
- White Card (General Construction Induction).
- Demonstrated ability to perform grounds maintenance and use small plant safely.
- Ability to supervise patrons and manage behavioural issues professionally.
It is a plus if you have:
o Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or equivalent.
o Pool Operations Certificate or willingness to obtain.
o Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control tickets (or willingness to obtain).
o Chemical handling and application accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
o Experience in public recreation or community facility operations.
Benefits of working for Council
Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including
- Great leave opportunities
- Long service leave after 5 years
- 1 RDO every 2 weeks
- Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
- Carer’s leave
- 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
- Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!
- Support for training and professional development
- Formal training opportunities
- Access to thousands of free online training courses
- Weekly pay cycle
- Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
- Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
- Flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
- Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
- Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
- PPE provided
About Warrumbungle Shire Council
Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.
With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Monday 26 January 2026.
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.