Sutherland Shire Council

Lifeguard

At Sutherland Shire Council, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional community services. Our Public Safety & Lifeguard Service is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers while providing a professional and friendly atmosphere.

We believe in collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. Our lifeguard team plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our local beaches and enhancing the community's experience in aquatic environments.

• Join a dedicated team committed to community safety and beach supervision.
• Engage in community education and beach operations to promote safety awareness.
• Maintain high standards of beach cleanliness and equipment readiness.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. As well as meeting the below criteria:

Essential:

• Certificate III in Public Safety – Aquatic Search & Rescue or willingness to obtain within three months.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID007)
• Current Provide Pain Management Certificate
• Current Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury – Cord Care Certificate.
• Current RMS Class C drivers licence
• Current RMS Boating & PWC licence
• A NSW Working with Children Clearance
• Ability to complete an 800m swim continuously in less than 14 minutes.
• Ability to complete to a satisfactory level a surf test which consisting of 600m swim, 800m run, 600m rescue board paddle, 800m run concurrently.
• Ability to perform to a satisfactory level a board rescue and tube rescue.

Desirable:

• ATV certificate
• IRB certificate
• Silver Medallion – Basic Beach Management
• Demonstrated extensive experience working in the beach environment
• Demonstrated experience in four wheel drive vehicle operation
• Experience in daily beach operations, coaching or education experience 

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 23rd March 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week commencing 31st March 2025, and suitable candidates to progress to testing on Sunday 6th April 2025.
• Package: $76,424 - $81,008 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent role, 38 hours per week, working a 9 day fortnight. Available to work over 7 day spread. 
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Bede Elphick, Team Leader Ocean Safety & Lifeguards, BElphick@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description