Lifeguard

Elmo; St Arnaud; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Great Team Environment

Professional Growth

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northern Grampians Shire Council is hiring a Lifeguard at the St Arnaud Outdoor Pool. In this casual, permanent role you will supervise pool patrons, conduct safety checks, operate water play equipment, and support daily operations to keep facilities clean and welcoming.

You will be safety-focused, customer-oriented and able to stay calm in busy moments. The role requires ARC resuscitation certification, knowledge of safety regulations, and a commitment to teamwork and high professional

Qualifications

• ARC recognised resuscitation certification required.
• Knowledge of pool supervision and safety procedures.
• Experience with first aid and rescue techniques.
• Understanding of public safety regulations for aquatic facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool patrons and user groups to ensure a safe aquatic environment.
• Conduct regular safety checks and supervisor circuits of the pool deck.
• Operate the water slide and other water play equipment safely.
• Respond to incidents and ensure accurate reporting of OHS incidents and customer complaints.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the pool, change rooms and facilities.
• Undertake water testing and treatment in accordance with required procedures.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and regular lifeguard training to maintain skills.

Skills

Safety-focused

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

ARC recognised resuscitation certificate

Job description

Love the water? Enjoy working with people? Want to play an important role in keeping our community safe?

Position: Lifeguard

Job Type: Casual

Tenure: Permanent

Location: St Arnaud

Package: $38.97per hour (Including 25% casual loading) plus superannuation

Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for enthusiastic and safety-focused Lifeguards to join our team at the St Arnaud Outdoor Pool.

As a Lifeguard, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our patrons while supporting the day-to-day operation of our aquatic facilities.

About the role

What you'll be doing:

• Supervise pool patrons and user groups to ensure a safe aquatic environment.
• Conduct regular safety checks and supervisor circuits of the pool deck.
• Operate the water slide and other water play equipment safely.
• Respond to incidents and ensure accurate reporting of OHS incidents and customer complaints.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the pool, change rooms and facilities.
• Undertake general housekeeping and assist with maintaining aquatic equipment.
• Undertake water testing and treatment in accordance with required procedures.
• Help ensure patron behaviour supports a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and regular in-house lifeguard training to maintain your skills.
• Undertake other duties within your skills, competence and training.

About you

We're looking for someone who is safety-focused, customer-minded and confident taking responsibility in a busy aquatic environment.

You will bring:

• Safety-focused and confident supervising a busy aquatic environment.
• Reliable, responsible and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Friendly and approachable, with a strong commitment to customer service.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and professionalism.

Qualifications & experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recognised resuscitation certification.
• Knowledge of pool supervision, water safety, water education, first aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques.
• An understanding of public safety requirements within an aquatic environment.
• Knowledge and appreciation of relevant codes of practice, legislation and health and safety regulations relating to aquatic facilities.
• The ability to maintain and implement high standards of supervision and safety.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

If you'd like to know more contact Imogen Amos, Leisure and Recreation Lead at [e-mail] or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 4th October 2026