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Thank you for your interest in a position at The Flinders Ranges Council. Please take time to read the relevant Job Description from the website. Job Descriptions are also available on request from the Human Resources Officer on 08 8620 0500 or email hr@frc.sa.gov.au If you wish to proceed, the following helpful hints are provided to assist you with your application.

Making Enquiries

After reading the Job Description if you have any enquires regarding the position telephone the contact person indicated on the position advertisement.

Completing Your Application

Your application should include the following:

  1. A covering letter stating why you are applying for the position, giving your address and details of how you may be contacted during normal business hours.
  2. Please ensure the position title is clearly marked on the front page of your application.
  3. A resume that provides your relevant personal details, qualifications and work history.
  4. You should include in your resume the names and contacts of at least two (2) professional referees. They must be capable of commenting directly on your work performance and should have worked with you in a supervisory capacity. You are encouraged to contact your referees and inform them that they may be contacted in relation to your job application for employment with The Flinders Ranges Council.
  5. Please do not submit applications in plastic folders or include original documents e.g. certificates.
  6. All applications received become the property of The Flinders Ranges Council and cannot be returned to unsuccessful applicants.
Lodging Your Application

Applications, clearly quoting the position title, should preferably be submitted by email to hr@frc.sa.gov.au

  • If posted, they should be marked “Private and Confidential” and addressed to Chief Executive Officer, The Flinders Ranges Council, PO Box 43, Quorn SA 5433.
  • If hand delivered, they should be marked as “Private and Confidential” and addressed to Chief Executive Officer, The Flinders Ranges Council, 1 Seventh Street, Quorn SA 5433.

Currently Available Positions

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SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL POSITIONS (CASUAL)

Council invites Expressions of Interest for the following Seasonal (Fixed Term) Casual positions at the Quorn and Hawker Swimming Pools for the coming season (Late October 2026 through March 2027).

  • Swimming Pool Coordinator (covering Hawker and Quorn)

Conditions of employment for this position will be in accordance with the Local Government Employees Award and the Flinders Ranges Council Enterprise Agreement No. 12 – 2025. The position has been classified as Grade 5 Increment 3 with an hourly rate of $44.2757 inclusive of casual loading (indicative).

  • Swimming Pool Supervisors / Operators (Multiple positions operating at both Hawker & Quorn)

Conditions of employment for this position will be in accordance with the Local Government Employees Award and the Flinders Ranges Council Enterprise Agreement No. 12 – 2025. The position has been classified as Grade 4 Increment 1 with an hourly rate of $42.2263 inclusive of casual loading (indicative).

  • Volunteer Swimming Pool Supervisors / Operators (Multiple required at either Hawker & Quorn)

The pools operate on weekends, weekdays and public holidays throughout the swimming season, subject to weather and other conditions.

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, the minimum qualifications of:

  • Senior First Aid Certification;
  • Accredited lifesaving qualifications from Royal Life Saving Society or equivalent (minimum standard Bronze Medallion);
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR);
  • DHS Working with Children Check (the former DCSI Screening and Background Checks Certification for children & vulnerable people are valid until expiry); and

It is also desirable that applicants have:

  • Pool Plant Operator’s Certificate;
  • Considerable experience in the operating of water filtration and chlorination equipment, associated with a public swimming pool;
  • Experience in recreational facilities operations;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
    • Mandatory Notification Certificate (Child Safe Environment course).

It is anticipated that Council will provide Lifeguard Training (if required) subject to availability during late October or early November 2026.

Job descriptions for all of the above positions are available for the Coordinator and Supervisor Roles here.

Enquiries in relation to these positions should be directed to Mr Sean Cheriton, Director Finance and Administration in the first instance on 08 8620 0500.

Applications and Expressions of Interest should be submitted via email to hr@frc.sa.gov.au by 9:00 am Monday 19 October 2026. Please note that applications for the Pool Supervisor / Operator roles will be reviewed and processed as received during this period.

Paula T Osborn

Acting Chief Executive Officer