Casual Beach Lifeguards

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

Safety-first work environment

Job summary

City of Gold Coast seeks a Casual Beach Lifeguard for the Summer 2026/2027 to support the permanent Lifeguard Services team during peak school holidays. You will patrol beaches, assist beachgoers and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Essential qualifications include ocean lifeguard certification and a current Blue Card. The role requires a current driver’s licence; a jet ski licence is highly desirable. Applications close 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold ocean lifeguard qualifications.
• Blue Card required for working with children.
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and First Aid certifications required.
• Driver's Licence is required.
• Jet ski or marine licence highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, professional assistance to beachgoers and ensure safety.
• Patrol beaches and respond to emergencies.
• Educate the public on beach and surf safety.
• Adhere to local laws, regulations and policies.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Public safety

Teamwork

Education

Bronze Medallion (attainment)

APOLA or equivalent

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

First Aid

Blue Card (QLD)

Driver's Licence

Jet ski licence desirable

Job description

• Salary: Hourly rate of $48.65 (including casual loading) plus applicable allowances

We're on the lookout for skilled and experienced candidates to join our Lifeguard Services team as a Casual Beach Lifeguard for the Summer of 2026/2027. You will be supporting our permanent team during the peak school holiday period, helping us keep our beaches safe and fun for everyone.

About the role

As a City Lifeguard, you'll provide timely, professional assistance to beachgoers, ensuring compliance with Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies.

For more information including role responsibilities, please view the position brief.

Application Process (Essential Dates)

This is an expression of interest, with applications closing on Monday 26th October 2026

Fitness Assessments: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (12pm - 4pm, Greenmount Beach) and Wednesday 4th November 2026 (12pm - 4pm Burleigh Beach). Both sessions are mandatory.
Pre-employment Medical Assessment: Week of 9 - 13 November 2026
Orientation and Induction: Tuesday 1st December 2026

About you

You're passionate about water safety and thrive on delivering high-quality customer service, ensuring every beachgoer has a safe and enjoyable experience. With proven lifeguarding experience, you bring practical knowledge of patrolling, responding to emergencies, and educating the public on beach and surf safety.

Your communication and interpersonal skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively interact with the public, your team, and other organisations.

You excel in a team environment, building strong relationships with colleagues, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and policies.

You're also committed to keeping your qualifications current and ready to dive into action.

We're looking for people who have:

• An ocean lifeguard qualification - Statement of Attainment in Bronze Medallion, Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award (APOLA) or equivalent
• Current QLD Working with Children's Blue Card
• Statement of Attainment in Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and First Aid
• Driver's Licence
• Jet ski (PWCL) or marine/boat licence highly desirable

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

Contact

Lifeguard Services

Contact Number

07 5581 6172

Closing Date

Monday 26th October @ 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.