- Position Brief - Lifeguard

Dream of working in paradise?

We're on the lookout for skilled and experienced candidates to join our Lifeguard Services team as a Casual Beach Lifeguard for the Summer of 2026/2027. You will be supporting our permanent team during the peak school holiday period, helping us keep our beaches safe and fun for everyone.

About the role

As a City Lifeguard, you'll provide timely, professional assistance to beachgoers, ensuring compliance with Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies.

For more information including role responsibilities, please view the position brief.

Application Process (Essential Dates)

This is an expression of interest, with applications closing on Monday 26th October 2026

Shortlisted candidates will need to attend the following:

Fitness Assessments: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (12pm - 4pm, Greenmount Beach) and Wednesday 4th November 2026 (12pm – 4pm Burleigh Beach). Both sessions are mandatory.
Pre-employment Medical Assessment: Week of 9 - 13 November 2026
Orientation and Induction: Tuesday 1st December 2026

About you

You're passionate about water safety and thrive on delivering high-quality customer service, ensuring every beachgoer has a safe and enjoyable experience. With proven lifeguarding experience, you bring practical knowledge of patrolling, responding to emergencies, and educating the public on beach and surf safety.

Your communication and interpersonal skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively interact with the public, your team, and other organisations.

You excel in a team environment, building strong relationships with colleagues, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and policies.

You're also committed to keeping your qualifications current and ready to dive into action.

We're looking for people who have:

- An ocean lifeguard qualification - Statement of Attainment in Bronze Medallion, Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award (APOLA) or equivalent
- Current QLD Working with Children's Blue Card




- Statement of Attainment in Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and First Aid
- Driver's Licence
- Jet ski (PWCL) or marine/boat licence highly desirable

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of advantages to help you create the right balance:

- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

If you are ready to work in paradise and keep our beaches safe this Summer apply now!

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume outlining how your skills, experience, licences and qualifications would allow you to achieve success in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Lifeguard Services
Contact Number 07 •••• •172
Contact Email ••••@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Monday 26th October @ 11:59pm AED

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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