Lifeguards - Part Time & Casual

Council Jobs; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly fruit baskets

Employee Assistance Program

Free counselling sessions

Monetary transport allowance

Fitness Passport

Transport allowance

Job summary

North Sydney Council is seeking passionate lifeguards for the North Sydney Olympic Pool (NSOP) to support a high-quality, safe environment for our community. Join a world-class aquatic facility and contribute from day one to exceptional customer experiences.

You’ll work with Senior Lifeguards and Duty Managers across a 7-day operation, including early mornings and evenings, delivering incident response, safety supervision, and excellent service. Training and development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current qualifications in Senior First Aid, CPR, and Pool Lifeguard (recognised in NSW).
• Demonstrated experience in public swimming pool supervision.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in the Leisure Industry, including GSPO, Practice Note 15, and the Public Swimming Pools and Spa Pool Advisory Document.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, efficient operations with a strong customer focus on every shift.
• Assist incident response and maintain compliance.
• Support the smooth running of a 7-day facility and help shape team culture and safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive experience for all patrons.

Skills

Supervision skills

Situational awareness

Communication

Education

Senior First Aid, CPR, Pool Lifeguard (NSW)

Job description

She's back! Be part of something extraordinary at Sydney’s most iconic aquatic and leisure facility.

This is your chance to dive in and be part of the next chapter at North Sydney Olympic Pool - a world-class aquatic and fitness destination beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Following her redevelopment, this Australian legend is set to redefine leisure industry excellence, and we’re seeking passionate individuals to help shape the culture and deliver outstanding experiences for our community.

North Sydney Council proudly owns and operates North Sydney Olympic Pool as part of its commitment to the vibrant North Sydney local government area on the city’s picturesque lower North Shore. With around 400 employees supporting 77,000 residents across 10 square kilometres of harbourside land, Council is committed to creating exceptional places and services that bring people together. You’ll join a dedicated team working in a safe, inclusive environment — where both staff and the community can thrive.

The role

We are seeking casual and Part Time motivated and experienced Lifeguards to join our North Sydney Olympic Pool (NSOP) team.

You will work alongside Senior Lifeguards and Duty Managers to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality operations, bringing energy, awareness, and a strong customer focus to every shift to ensure a positive experience for all patrons.

During your shifts, you’ll support incident response, maintain compliance and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the facility. Be part of an exciting new facility from day one, helping shape team culture and set the standard for safety and customer experience.

The Centre is a 7-day operation, Monday to Friday 5:30am to 9pm and Weekends 7am to 7pm.

Lifeguard shifts will operate:

Weekdays - opening shifts from 4:45 am and closing shifts at 9:45 pm.

Weekends - opening shifts from 6:15 am and closing shifts at 7:45 pm.

The person

You’re a confident and capable lifeguard with strong supervision skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent situational awareness.

You communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and contribute positively to a team-focused environment. We are looking for lifeguards who take pride in their work and are committed to creating a safe, high-quality experience to our community every day.

Essential Criteria

• Current qualifications in Senior First Aid, CPR, and Pool Lifeguard (recognised in NSW).
• Demonstrated experience in public swimming pool supervision.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in the Leisure Industry, including GSPO, Practice Note 15, and the Public Swimming Pools and Spa Pool Advisory Document.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in public swimming pool operations and plant room management.
• Current Pool Operations Certificate.
• Experience and knowledge of local government practices, regulations, and policies.
• Additional qualifications or experience in the leisure industry (e.g. swim teaching, fitness, customer service, creche) are advantageous.

Why work at NSC?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

Through North Sydney Council and NSOP, permanent staff have their essential training and recertification paid for. Staff also have access to a range of resources and opportunities for staff to thrive both personally and professionally, with the goal of aligning individual career goals with organisational objectives. You will have access to training programs that encompass a variety of formats including workshops, seminars, online courses and more, catering to different learning styles and preferences. North Sydney Council can also provide financial support and/or study leave to staff pursuing relevant external education (including undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications).

You’ll have access to:

• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• Access to a holistic health and well-being program and Fitness Passport
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

Compensation and Work Details

PART TIME

Hourly rate from: $32.29 to $38.47 per hour + 12% superannuation + transport allowance

Permanent 15 to 20 hours per week

Weekend penalties apply

CASUAL

Hourly rate from: $40.36 to $48.08 per hour (incl. casual loading) + 12% superannuation

Weekend penalties apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheresto the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.