Are you passionate about community engagement and water safety? The Membership & Community Awareness Coordinator, will play a pivotal role in enhancing membership initiatives and delivering impactful community programs across our North Queensland region (from Port Douglas to Mission Beach). This position will be based in our Cairns office.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
• Paid parental leave available
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Onsite parking

What You’ll Do:

• Membership Engagement: collaborate with five regional clubs to develop and implement strategies for member recruitment, retention, and development.
• Stakeholder Relations: foster strong relationships with community leaders, educators, and local organisations to promote SLSQ’s mission.
• Program Delivery: coordinate and execute community awareness programs, educating diverse audiences on water safety and surf life saving practices.
• Team Leadership: coordinate a team of casual Community Awareness Presenters, ensuring program excellence and consistency.

About You:

• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in coordinating, training and rostering a team across multiple sites.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging presentations to varied audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Active Surf Life Saving membership with a proficient Bronze Medallion (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with SLSQ’s public safety community programs (highly desirable).

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form – SLSQ: Request for Interview Adjustments Form (https://form.jotform.com/252088501136856).