Lifeguard

Compass Group Pty Limited; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking Lifeguards to join our ESS team supporting the Australian Defence Force at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton. This part-time role focuses on pool operations, safety, and customer service for defence sites.

You will hold a Lifeguard Award, Working with Children Check, Level 1 First Aid & CPR with oxygen administration, and be able to obtain police checks and Defence clearance. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and professional service.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles).
• Working with Children Check required.
• Level 1 First Aid & CPR with oxygen administration.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory; Defence security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain National Police Check and Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the pool, ensuring compliance with water quality, safety, and legislative standards.
• Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage.
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas.
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users.
• Respond to emergencies, including first aid and oxygen administration where required.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, wellbeing, teamwork, and professionalism.

Skills

Lifeguard Award

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR (Level 1)

Oxygen administration

Safety & teamwork

Defence clearance readiness

National Police Check readiness

Job description

Role Location: Singleton (Lone Pine Barracks)

Employment Type: Part Time

Rate of pay: $29.00 per hour

We’re seeking Lifeguards to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia.

Sport, Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the pool, ensuring compliance with water quality, safety, and legislative standards.
• Supervise facility users andmaintainemergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage.
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas.
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users.
• Respond to emergencies, including first aid and oxygen administration whererequired.
• Report hazards, near misss, and incidents promptly.
• Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, wellbeing, teamwork, and professionalism.

What we are looking for:

You may be suited to this role if you bring experience in fitness, aquatic services, hospitality, or facilities support, along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles)
• Working with Children Check
• Level 1 First Aid & CPR, with ability to administer oxygen
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearancerequired)
• Ability to obtain andmaintaina National Police Check and Defence clearance

Why join us?

• Be part of a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force
• Job security with a global leader in facilities and hospitality services
• Supportive team culture and great workplace benefits
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.