About the Role:

Are you looking for your next step in your Lifeguard career? Surf Life Saving Queensland is seeking passionate, highly motivated and reliable permanent full-time Lifeguard in the Townsville Region. Reporting to the regions Lifeguard Supervisor, Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining supervision and safety to members of the public by providing advice on safety, performing rescues, first aid and resuscitation as required.

Benefits at SLSQ:

• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Knowing that your efforts support an essential public safety service.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• To conduct Lifeguard Operations within the areas allocated by the Regional Lifeguard Supervisor or Senior Duty Lifeguard.
• To establish a safe bathing area for the public and proactively manage the patrolled area for hazard reduction.
• To maintain currency in life saving skills.

Skills & Experience:

• A current Working with Children Blue Card.
• Bronze Medallion (Certificate II Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate.
• A current Queensland Driver’s License.
• Capable at all times of completing 400m pool swim in under 7 minutes 30 seconds and swimming through a further 600m untimed (minimum pool length is 25 metres), 600m swim x 800m run x 600m board paddle x 800m run in under 28 minutes on an ocean course, 100m tube rescue of a patient out to sea and return (optional-flippers) and 200m board rescue of patient out at sea and return.
• Recreational Marine License and Personal Watercraft License (desirable).

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland employs over 550 people throughout Queensland. SLSQ is an efficient and vibrant organisation servicing 36,000 members. It was formally established in 1930 and is the governing body for surf lifesaving in Queensland, comprising 57 affiliated surf lifesaving clubs in six regional branches. The organisation also includes supporters’ clubs and a range of programs that involve more than 462,000 participants. SLSQ is directly affiliated with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and the International Life Saving Federation (ILF). Surf Life Saving Queensland is built on a fundamental principle: to save lives. Our organisation encompasses several diverse arms – lifesaving services, community education, membership services, surf sports, fundraising and commercial training.