Pool Attendant/Lifeguard

Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Vaccinations

Health checks

Job summary

The Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards to supervise visitors and maintain a safe environment at the centre in Goulburn, NSW. This casual role offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-use community facility while gaining experience across aquatics, safety, and customer service.

The position operates on a casual schedule with an hourly rate of $36.78–$41.37 plus 12% superannuation, and requires commitment to flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Casual hours with variable shifts.
• Experience in pool safety or customer service preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard supervision and general assistance to visitors at the GALC.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Safety awareness

Job description

The Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) features a range of facilities for competitive swimming, leisure, general community use and major regional events, including a 50-metre outdoor swimming pool, an 25-metre indoor swimming pool, program pool, warm water pool, splash pad and gymnasium.

Council is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing lifeguard supervision and general assistance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors at the centre.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work a variable number of hours on a casual basis
• A commencing hourly rate of $36.78 - $41.37 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation

YOUR WELLBEING

• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives including support from mental health champions
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

The contact officer for this position is Carina Smith, Operations Centre Manager on (02) 4823 4***.

Applications close Monday, 19th October 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.