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Assets and Operations; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & PPE supplied

Discounted gym membership via Fitness?

Job summary

Waverley Council is seeking casual Lifeguards to join the Lifeguard services team and uphold safety for beach users at Waverley beaches. You will be involved in monitoring, advising and coordinating rescue activities as required.

The role requires Certificates in aquatic safety and rescue, with commitments to flexible hours and ongoing professional development; uniforms and PPE are supplied, plus health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119) or higher.
• Certificate III Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or willingness to enrol.
• Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID007).
• Occupational First Aid Certificate or willingness to enrol (HLTSS00027).
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Class C Driver’s Licence and NSW PWC licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide service on Council’s beaches through monitoring and advising beach and water users.
• Coordinate and provide rescue activities when required.
• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution when dealing with public and staff.
• Mitigate and manage risks in high‑risk environments and unpredictable conditions.
• Maintain safety of large numbers of beachgoers.

Skills

Aquatic Rescue Cert II

Aquatic Rescue Cert III

Advanced Resuscitation

First Aid

Driver's Licence

PWC Licence

Working with Children Check

Rescue Operations

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119)

Certificate III Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Advanced Spinal Care (PUAEME008)

Pain Management (PUAEME008) or equivalent

First Aid Certificate (HLTSS00027)

Job description

Lifeguard - CasualThis external link will open in a new window

Waverley Council is looking for Casual Lifeguards to join our Lifeguard services team. You will play a key role in maintaining safety of beach users and responding to incidents at Waverley beaches.

• Rotating roster. Monday to Friday
• Casual
• Salary: $46.47 - $55.74 including 25% loading plus applicable allowances
• Uniforms & PPE Supplied
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Flexible working conditions

The Role

In this role you are responsible for but not limited to:

• Providing service on Council’s beaches through monitoring and advising beach and water users
• Coordinating and providing rescue activities when required
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills when dealing with the public, team members and other stakeholders
• Ability to mitigate unpredictable risks
• Managing and monitoring the safety of mass number of beach goers
• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119)
• Certificate III Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or willingness to enrol and complete
• Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID007)
• Occupational First Aid Certificate or willingness to enrol and complete (HLTSS00027)
• Advanced Spinal Care (PUAEME008)
• Provide Pain Management (PUAEME008) or willingness to enrol and complete (HLTSS00027
• Class C Driver’s License
• NSW PWC licence
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Willingness and ability to perform complex rescues and body retrievals in high – risk conditions and /or an unpredictable environment

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Daniel McLaughlin, Lifeguard Services Coordinator, 0435 399 ***

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children’s Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices