Reference Number: S100-26-1419

Closing Date: 14/08/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Waverley NSW 2024

Waverley Council is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Lifeguard to join our team, ensuring our world-famous beaches remain safe and welcoming for all visitors

Why Join Us?

- Permanent full-time position
- 38 hours per week
- Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Salary: $76,921.61 - $88,459.86 plus 12% Super
- Rotating roster | 76-hour fortnight
- Uniforms & PPE Supplied
- Professional development opportunities
- Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
- Employee Assistance Program

What be you’ll doing?

In this role you are responsible for but not limited to:

- Providing service on Council’s beaches through monitoring and advising beach and water users
- Coordinating and providing rescue activities when required
- Managing complex stakeholder relationships using conflict resolution skills
- Ability to mitigate unpredictable risks
- Managing and monitoring the safety of mass number of beach goers

What you’ll bring?

- Certificate 2 Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119)
- Certificate 3 Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or willingness to enrol and complete
- Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID007)
- Occupational First Aid Certificate or willingness to enrol and complete (HLTSS000027)
- Advanced Spinal Care (PUAEME007)
- Provide Pain Management (PUAEME008)
- Class C Driver’s License
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Willingness and ability to perform complex rescues and body retrieval in high-risk conditions and/or an unpredictable setting.





Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process. Depending on the volume and suitability of applications received, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Shortlisting and interviewing may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and skills and experience. For questions, contact, Bruce Hopkins, Lifeguard Services Coordinator, 02 9083 8415

How to apply?

To be considered for this role, you will need to provide:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for the role

2. A current resume detailing your relevant experience

3. Complete online questionnaire demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria

4. All applications must be submitted through the Council’s website. waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices

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