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SLSQ Advisors: Season 2026/2027

Nominations are invited for the following honorary SLSQ State Advisors positions.

The following advisors are being called for:

  • Drone Advisor
  • Research Panel Advisor
  • Helicopter Advisor
  • Junior Activities Advisor
  • Lifesaving Powercraft Advisor
  • Medical Advisor
  • Member Welfare Advisor
  • Surf Sports Junior Advisor
  • Deputy 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 Sunday 9 August 2026

Nominations will be presented to the SLSQ Board for endorsement on Wednesday 9 September 2026.

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
Drone Advisor
  • Current Working with Children Check
Research Panel Advisor
Helicopter Advisor
Junior Activities Advisor
Lifesaving Powercraft Advisor
Medical Advisor
  • Requisite qualifications and professional memberships to practice medicine in Queensland.
Member Welfare Advisor
Surf Sports Junior Advisor
  • Current SLSA Officials and/or SLSA Coaching Accreditation
Deputy Youth Advisor
  • Active interest/involvement in youth development within their Club and/or Branch.

SLSQ MANAGER

Position
Responsible SLSQ Person
Drone Advisor
Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager
Research Panel Advisor
Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager
Helicopter Advisor
Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager
Junior Activities Advisor
Zoe Donnelly – Membership Development Manager
Lifesaving Powercraft Advisor
Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager
Medical Advisor
Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager
Member Welfare Advisor
Zoe Donnelly – Membership Development Manager
Surf Sports Junior Advisor
Stuart Hogben – Surf Sports Manager
Deputy Youth Advisor
Zoe Donnelly – 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 2026 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
9th August 2026 Nominations close
24th August 2026 Club & Branch endorsements due
26th-31st August 2026 Committee & panel interviews
9th September 2026 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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