SLSQ Advisors: Season 2025/2026
Nominations are invited for the following honorary SLSQ State Advisors positions.
The following advisors are being called for:
- Duty Officer Advisor
- Emergency Care Advisor
- History Advisor
- Lifesaving Inflatable Rescue Boat Advisor
- Lifesaving Communications Advisor
- Marine Creature Advisor
- Member Protection Advisor
- Surf Sports Gear & Equipment Advisor
- Surf Sports Officials Advisor
- Surf Sports Selections Advisor
- Surf Sports IRB Competition Advisor
The following advisors will also be called for as a casual vacancy until the 2026 Nominations are finalised.
- Drone Advisor
- Junior Activities Advisor
- Youth Advisor
Nominations must:
- Be submitted on the prescribed form below
- Proposer and Seconders Name and email must be provided (Note: SLSQ will confirm they are prepared to endorse the nomination)
- Nominations must also be endorsed by the Nominee’s Club and Branch. This will be done via SLSQ once nominations close
- Provide two referees, who have worked within SLSQ with the nominee, to be contacted for a brief reference check. Please note, the reference checks must not be SLSQ staff.
Nominations close at Surf Life Saving Queensland on Monday 30 June 2025
Nominations will be presented to the SLSQ Board for endorsement on Wednesday 30 July 2025.
Should there be multiple nominations, the responsible manager will work with the Nominations committee on behalf of the Board to gather and present supporting information for all nominations.
PREREQUISITES
All Advisors must:
- Must hold a current Working with Children Blue Card or Exemption Notice.
- Must hold the SLSQ Child Safe Awareness Induction
- Must be over 18 years of age
It is strongly recommended that prospective nominees carefully read the position descriptions contained in Section 10 of the regulations. Below is a short precis of the requirements for each position.
| Position | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|
| Duty Officer Advisor | • Be a current and active Duty Officer, Lifeguard Supervisor or Tasking Officer. |
| Emergency Care Advisor |
• Experience as a paramedic or Emergency First Aid responder • Wide experience and up-to-date knowledge on the teaching and performance of resuscitation techniques and education programs • Current SLSA First Aid, and Advanced Resuscitation Assessor Certificates or equivalent. |
| History Advisor | • Must have an interest in the history of SLSQ and surf lifesaving in Queensland with skills in either the investigation of historical incidents, the preservation and/or cataloguing of records and artefacts. |
| Lifesaving Inflatable Rescue Boat Advisor | • Must hold a current SLSA IRB Trainers Certificate and have substantive experience in IRB Operations. |
| Lifesaving Communications Advisor | • Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in a radio communications centre. |
| Marine Creature Advisor | • Must have professional experience and knowledge of marine creatures, which provide a threat to the safety of the bathing public in Queensland, including but not limited to crocodiles, sharks and stingers. |
| Member Protection Advisor |
• Must have completed formal training as an MPIO. • Must have a thorough knowledge of the SLSA and SLSQ Constitutions, Regulations and policies, with intimate knowledge of the policies and procedures involving Member Protection and Complaints handling. |
| Surf Sports Gear & Equipment Advisor | • Must have experience within surf sports asset management |
| Surf Sports Officials Advisor | • Must hold current SLSA Surf Senior Officials Accreditation and have substantive experience in the conduct of Surf Sports events and an interest in Officials development and welfare. |
| Surf Sports Selections Advisor | • Must have a substantive knowledge of Surf Sports events and athlete development pathways within Surf Life Saving Queensland and Surf Life Saving Australia. Must have adequate knowledge across all disciplines of surf sports. |
| Surf Sports IRB Competition Advisor | • Must hold a current SLSA IRB Drivers Certificate and be an accredited SLSA Surf Sport Official or Coach with substantive experience in IRB competition (racing). |
| Drone Advisor (Casual Vacancy) |
• Must hold a current seven (7) kg Remote Pilot License. |
| Junior Activities Advisor (Casual Vacancy) |
• Must be a Member of a Surf Life Saving Club and have an active interest/involvement in Junior Activities within their Club, Branch or SLSQ. • Must have an appreciation for working with Children and Young People and understand the responsibilities as regards their safety and wellbeing. |
| Youth Advisor |
• Must have an active interest/involvement in Youth Development within their Club and/or Branch. • Must have an appreciation for working with Children and Young People and understand the responsibilities in regard to their safety and wellbeing. • Must support and lead the network of Branch Youth Development Officers. |
SLSQ MANAGER
| Advisor | Responsible SLSQ Person |
|---|---|
| Duty Officer Advisor | Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| Emergency Care Advisor | Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| History Advisor | Danielle Blake – Manager Governance Support |
| Lifesaving Inflatable Rescue Boat Advisor | Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| Lifesaving Communications Advisor | Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| Marine Creature Advisor | Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| Member Protection Advisor | Zoe Breitkreutz - Membership Development Manager |
| Surf Sports Gear & Equipment Advisor | Stuart Hogben - Sport Manager |
| Surf Sports Officials Advisor | Stuart Hogben - Sport Manager |
| Surf Sports Selections Advisor | Stuart Hogben - Sport Manager |
| Surf Sports IRB Competition Advisor | Stuart Hogben - Sport Manager |
| Drone Advisor (Casual Vacancy) |
Natalie Edwards - Lifesaving Services Manager |
| Junior Activities Advisor (Casual Vacancy) |
Zoe Breitkreutz - Membership Development Manager |
| Youth Advisor (Casual Vacancy) |
Zoe Breitkreutz - Membership Development Manager |
Prospective nominees are also strongly encouraged to discuss the applicable priorities, budgets and policies associated with the roles. Please feel free to contact the responsible SLSQ Manager as listed above to arrange such a discussion.
NOMINATIONS
Members are asked to access the Nomination Form by following link
State Advisors Nominations 2025 Nominations
Please note that once submitted, there will be an automated email sent to your club seeking endorsement via your Club. SLSQ will seek endorsement from your Branch President on your behalf. SLSQ reserves the right to confirm that the Proposer and Seconder are supportive of your nomination.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 30th June 2025 | Nominations close |
| 7th July 2025 | Club & Branch endorsements due |
| 7th – 18th July 2025 | Committee & panel interviews |
| 30th July 2025 | Nominations are presented to the SLSQ Board for endorsement |
NEED HELP?
If prospective nominees are unsure of the requirements of a particular position, please contact the relevant responsible Manager on 07 3846 8000.
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