Lifeguard
Aug 11
Ready to make an impact where it matters most?
Join SLSQ as a Lifeguard and help keep Queensland1s beaches and lagoons safe for everyone!
Are you passionate about water safety, helping others, and making a real impact in your community?
Surf Life Saving Queensland is seeking passionate and qualified Lifeguards to supervise designated patrol areas, proactively manage beach and water safety risks, provide public safety advice, and respond to emergency situations with confidence and professionalism.
Every day presents a new opportunity to protect lives and contribute to a safer community.
Why SLSQ?
Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
Paid parental leave available.
Membership to Fitness Passport.
Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing.
What Youll Do:
Monitor and patrol designated beach or lagoon areas.
Establish and maintain safe bathing areas for the public.
Identify and manage hazards to minimise risks.
Respond to emergencies and perform rescues, first aid, and resuscitation when required.
Maintain lifesaving skills and fitness standards.
Complete incident reporting and operational documentation.
Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to ensure operational readiness.
Support community awareness and water safety education programs.
About You:
Essential
Ability to successfully complete required beach or lagoon fitness testing #
SLS Bronze Medallion and Certificate II in Public Safety (or equivalent) *
Current First Aid Certificate *
Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate *
Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card or have the ability to obtain
Proof of identity and Australian work rights
A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Calm and decisive under pressure
Passionate about community safety
Physically fit and capable of meeting operational requirements




Professional, reliable, and approachable
Don't have your certifications yet?
We can help you get started.
* SLSQ is offering successful applicants the opportunity to obtain the essential certifications for the role.
All training and certification costs are provided free of charge, ensuring participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to commence their role with confidence.
Please note that attendance at the workshops is unpaid.
About SLSQ:
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland.
Established in ****, 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.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form – .
If you're ready to turn your love of the beach and lifesaving skills into a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact:
SLSQ HR Team
Phone:
Email: ******
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📌 Lifeguard (Brisbane)
🏢 Surf Life Saving Queensland
📍 Brisbane