Employment
We are excited to introduce you to our passionate leadership team. Our leaders have extensive experience in their chosen fields including customer service, aquatic operations, health, wellness and learn to swim programming.
Our employees have access to an extensive range of career options, opportunities for career progression at any of our centres, family-friendly workplaces and the chance to make a difference in their community.
Our programs are designed to encourage everyone to come and have a go to help people overcome their barriers with participation. We work with community groups and advocates of some of the most vulnerable members of our communities to help build confidence and independence so everyone has a chance to be actively involved in life.
If you would like to enquire about employment at Yawa please complete an expression of interest.
Meet the Management Team

Dan Andrews
Dan is the Centre Manager and has been preparing the facility for opening. Dan is passionate about creating inclusive facilities and services for the community and is responsible for the facilities operations.
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Clare Black
Clare is the Guest Experience Manager and is responsible for the Guest Experience team as well as creating positive experience for our members and guests.

Jayden Cox
Jayden is the Health & Fitness Manager and is responsible for the provision of member inductions, group fitness, personal training and functional training.
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Pat Otten
Pat is the Assistant Centre Manager and is responsible for our GOswim program as well as all things safety.
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Natalie Gage
Natalie is our Guest Experience Coordinator who is passionate all things Yawa. She is here to help you with all your membership, GOswim and Activeworld enquiries.
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Mikaela Prest
Mikaela is our Operations Manager and is responsible for the leadership of the Duty Manager and Lifeguard teams while also looking after facility service and maintenance.