Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 17/08/2026
At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
We currently have the following positions available for qualified lifeguards to join our team:
Multiple Temporary Part Time Positions - various hours - Summer seasonal contracts from October **** - April **** with training shifts commencing in September.
Casual Positions - various hours
Lifeguard shifts are across a variety of hours ranging from 5am -10pm, including weekend work.
What we offer you
Salary: from $***** per hour + 12% superannuation
Working Location: Ripples St Marys and Penrith
Here's what you'll be up to...
Supervising water spaces and ensuring patron safety
Providing exceptional customer service to members and guests
Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming aquatic environment
Responding to incidents and provide First Aid when required
Supporting day to day operations and assisting with programs and bookings
Contributing ideas to improve service delivery and safety
Who we are (And why you'll love us)
Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection.
At council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.
You'll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work seem less like....
.work.




What are we looking for?
We are after someone who:
Brings excellent communication and customer service skills
Enjoys working in a team and thrives in a quick paced environment
Holds aPool Lifeguard Certificate
HasFirst Aid and CPR Certificate
Has a validNSW Working with Children Check
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
For more information, contact Lisa Galvin, *********.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation.
For more information about this, please see our website.
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant.
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
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