Operations Administration Assistant

Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Sports & Recreation

Title: Operations Administration Assistant, Permanent - Part-time Role, 25 hours per week

Salary Range: $69168.4 to $80384.88 (on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  

In this role you’ll enjoy -

•    Flexible hours 
•    Professional development and training opportunities 
•    Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
•    Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Provide high-quality, effective, and responsive administrative support to the Operations Team at the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre (MABC). 
2)    Assist with procurement, invoicing, and asset management processes in accordance with Council procedures and using relevant software systems. 
3)    Coordinate departmental meetings as required, including venue bookings, preparation of agendas, minute taking, and distribution of meeting documentation. 
4)    Undertake lifeguard duties and assist with plant room operations as required to support the safe and efficient running of the facility.
5)    Follow policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and Council requirements.

About you:
We are seeking a motivated and professional Administration Assistant to join our dedicated Lifeguard Team at the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre. In this role, you will contribute to the effective operation of the centre by providing high-quality administrative support and ensuring the timely delivery of key tasks. You will demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, and a positive approach to teamwork.

The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues within the lifeguard team and across business units, supporting the delivery of excellent service and operational outcomes for our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 14 December 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week starting 15 December 2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Jon Colwell on 02 8495 5005

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.