SLSQ State Officers & State Deputy Officers: Season 2025/2026
Nominations are invited for the following honorary SLSQ State Officer & State Deputy Officers positions.
The following positions will be called:
- Deputy Lifesaving Officer
- State Education Officer
- Membership Services Officer
- Deputy Surf Sports Officer
PLEASE NOTE: SLSQ Regulations State:
9.1 (c) (iii) Standing Committee Nominations and Appointments
Officers and their Deputies should be appointed in alternate years.
9.1 (c) (ii) Officers Tenure
The Lifesaving Officer and the Surf Sport Officer shall be appointed in each year of even number while the membership Services Officer and Education Officer shall be appointed in each year of odd number.
Nominations must:
- Be submitted on the prescribed form
- Nominees will be contacted to ensure that they agree to the nomination
- Proposer and Seconders name and email must be provided (we will check with them that they are happy to endorse this nomination)
- Nominations must also be endorsed by the Nominee’s Club and Branch. This will be done via SLSQ once nominations close (via email direct to Club and Branch Presidents)
- Include a resume with relevant experience and qualifications to the position
- 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 30th June 2025.
Nominations will be presented to the SLSQ Board for endorsement on Wednesday 30th 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 Officers/Deputy Officers must:
- Be a current member of a Surf Life Saving Club or Branch within Queensland
- Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card or Exemption Notice
- Most hold the SLSQ Child Safe Awareness Induction
- Be over 18 years of age
It is strongly recommended that prospective nominees carefully read the job descriptions contained in section 9 of the FINAL 2025 SLSQ REGULATIONS.
| Position | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|
| Deputy Lifesaving Officer | Shall have a good general knowledge of SLSA and SLSQ, particularly relating to surf lifesaving services along with a good general knowledge of SLSA and SLSQ constitution, policies and regulations. |
| Education Officer | Hold a current SLSA Assessor Certificate or equivalent and current Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment and have the necessary skills with a good general knowledge of SLSA and SLSQ constitutions, policies and regulations. |
| Membership Services Officer | Shall have a good general knowledge of SLSA and SLSQ and a keen understanding of youth, personal development and leadership. |
| Deputy Surf Sports Officer | Shall be an SLSA Accredited Official and/or Coach along with having a good general knowledge of SLSA and SLSQ rules, policies and regulations. |
SLSQ MANAGER
| State Officer Position | Responsible SLSQ Person |
|---|---|
| Deputy Lifesaving Officer | Natalie Edwards – Life Saving Services Manager |
| State Education Officer | Tonya Pade – Member Trainer Manager |
| Membership Services Officer | Zoe Breitkreutz – Membership Development Manager |
| Deputy Surf Sports Officer | Stuart Hogben – Surf Sports 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 can nominate using the following link
State Officers / Deputy Officers Nominations 2025
Please note that once submitted, there will be an automated email sent to your club seeking endorsement. 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 this 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.
COMPANY SECRETARY