Job Description
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Salary: Hourly rate of $***** (including casual loading) plus applicable allowances
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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 *********. You will be supporting our permanent team during the peak school holiday period, helping us keep our beaches safe and fun for everyone.
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About the role
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As a City Lifeguard, you'll provide timely, skilled assistance to beachgoers, ensuring compliance with Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies.
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For more information including role responsibilities, please view the position brief.
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Application Process (Essential Dates)
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This is an expression of interest, with applications closing on Monday 26th October ****
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Fitness Assessments: Tuesday 3rd November **** (12pm - 4pm, Greenmount Beach) and Wednesday 4th November **** (12pm - 4pm Burleigh Beach). Both sessions are mandatory.
n Pre-employment Medical Assessment: Week of 9 - 13 November ****
n Orientation and Induction: Tuesday 1st December ****
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About you
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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.
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Your communication and interpersonal skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively interact with the public, your team, and other organisations.
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You excel in a team environment, building strong relationships with colleagues, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and policies.
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You're also committed to keeping your qualifications current and ready to dive into action.
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We're looking for people who have:
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An ocean lifeguard qualification - Statement of Attainment in Bronze Medallion, Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award (APOLA) or equivalent
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Current QLD Working with Children's Blue Card
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Statement of Attainment in Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and First Aid
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Driver's Licence
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Jet ski (PWCL) or marine/boat licence highly desirable
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Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
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The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
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We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
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Uniform, tools and PPE provided
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A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
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We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
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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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Contact
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Lifeguard Services
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Contact Number
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************
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Closing Date
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Monday 26th October @ 11:59pm AEDT
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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.

📌 Casual Beach Lifeguards (Gold Coast)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
📍 Gold Coast