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Position Description

Pool Lifeguard

Position Code To be determined

Classification/Grade/Band Local Government (State) Award 2026Band 1 Level 4 (Grade 4)

Reports to Aquatics Supervisor

Direct Reports Nil

Budget (Operating and Capital expenditure) Nil

Overview of Gwydir Shire Council

Located on the Fossickers Way between the New England and Northwest regions of NSW,

the Gwydir Shire encompassing a diverse landscape that is both picturesque and productive. With affordable housing, a strong sense of community and diverse leisure and recreation activities, the Shire offers an idyllic and fulfilling lifestyle. Bingara and Warialda are the main towns in the Shire.

The Gwydir Shire Council prides itself on being an award-winning organisation that supports it community through the provision of high-quality services. Council offers employees a rewarding career that allows staff to make a positive impact in the communities in which they live; and provides exciting opportunities to explore and suture career avenues within the organisation. Council strongly supports a flexible-family work environment.

Councils vision is to be a recognised leader in Local Government through continuous learning and sustainability. Council embraces this mantra by ensuring all staff have access to training and education, to reach their full potential.

To ensure that the Council’s long-term role is viable and sustainable by meeting the needs of our residents in a responsible and caring way, attract sustainable development while maintaining the traditional rural values, character, and culture of our people.

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Child Safety Commitment Statement

Gwydir Shire Council is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people throughout the Shire, including Indigenous children, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children and young with disabilities.

All Gwydir Shire Council staff, volunteers and other partners have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of child abuse in both the physical, psychological, and online environments. We support the rights of children and young people, and we will act immediately and accordingly to ensure an environment is maintained where they feel safe, respected, valued, and always empowered.

We know that being a leading child safe organisation is about more than having the right policies and procedures in place. It requires conscious actions and proactive behaviours to protect children from harm. It means creating a culture of safety that extends from participation and education through to ensuring all members of our organisation feel safe and secure in reporting inappropriate behaviour.

It is essential that everyone at Gwydir Shire Council understand the key responsibilities they have in relation to child safety, and we are committed to educating our elected members, employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants, other partners, and the wider community in the regard.

We want children to have a voice and know that their views are listened to and respected and that they are given opportunities to contribute. Together we can provide an environment where children feel safe, respected, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Primary purpose of the position





This position is responsible for providing an effective life‑saving service at designated pools within the Gwydir Shire area through patrolling, surveillance, provision of first aid and responding to lifesaving emergencies. Assisting in providing a clean, safe and inviting environment to patrons of the centre.

Department and Branch Description

Forming part of the Sustainability, Land, and Compliance Department, the Business and Strategy Directorate, is responsible for planning, environment, business improvement, records and information management, WHS and risk, contract administration and economic development.

Key accountabilitiesWithin the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

- Ensure pool users are safe at all times by patrolling designated pool areas in accordance with the Recreation Facilities Supervisor’s instruction and follow Aquatic centre rules and safety requirements.
- Monitor water safety and give assistance to patrons and users where necessary, including first aid and resuscitation.
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

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- Assist the Recreation Facilities Supervisor in the day‑to‑day operations of the Centre and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.
- Operate the pool equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
- Report on pool incidents and take appropriate and timely actions to address and
- Provide information to public on pool activities.
- Implement WHS procedures in relation to all relevant areas of responsibility and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Maintain and clean the pools and surrounding areas to established standards.
- Interact with patrons in a positive and customer focused way.
- Communicate in an effective and timely manner with Recreation Facilities Supervisor and other staff.
- Perform duties as directed by Recreation Facilities Supervisor.

All positions in Council involve multi‑skilling and consequently the interchange of duties may be required for the effective operation of the department. The duties described above are indicative of the primary duties that a person appointed to the position would be expected to perform and should not be regarded as the sole duties applicable to the position. Other duties may be assigned in accordance with skills, experience, and training.

Selection Criteria

- Hold a current Royal Life Saving Society (NSW) Pool Lifeguard Certificate or willingness to obtain.(Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age)
- Hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Communication and teamwork skills.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Knowledge and understanding with a commitment to implement WH&S; principles.
- Current Working with Children Check clearance and verification.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Certificate in Pool Operations.
- An understanding of swimming pool operations would be highly regarded.





Common requirements of the position

- Willingness to have Council conduct a Criminal History Check.
- Agree to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s nominated medical practitioner if required and to be medically fit to undertake the full requirements of the position.
- Manage projects in accordance with corporate standards.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position.
- Behaviour in accordance with Council’s policies and the Code of Conduct.
- Report setting issues that may become evident when carrying out the position duties.

Qualifications

- RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.

Capabilities for the position

The Local Government Capability Framework describes the core knowledge, skills and abilities expressed as behaviours, which set out clear expectations about performance in local government: “how we do things around here.” It builds on organisational values and creates a common sense of purpose for elected members and all levels of the workforce.

The Local Government Capability Framework is available at

Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this position. The capabilities in bold are the focus capabilities for this position. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities.

Local Government Capability Framework

Capability Group Capability Name Level

Personal attributes

Manage Self Intermediate

Display Resilience and Adaptability Foundational

Act with Integrity Foundational

Demonstrate Accountability Foundational

Relationships

Communicate and Engage Foundational

Community and Customer Focus Foundational

Work Collaboratively Foundational

Influence and Negotiate Foundational

Results

Plan and Prioritise Foundational

Think and Solve Problems Foundational

Create and Innovate Foundational

Deliver Results Intermediate

Resources

Finance Foundational

Assets and Tools Foundational

Technology and Information Foundational

Procurement and Contracts Foundational

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Focus capabilities.The focus capabilities for the position are those judged to be most important at the time of recruiting to the position. That is, the ones that must be met at least at satisfactory level for a candidate to be suitable for appointment.

Local Government Capability Framework

Group and capability Level Behavioural indicators

Personal Attributes

Manage Self

Intermediate Understands what needs to be done and

Pursues own and team goals with drive andcommitment

Shows awareness of own strengths andweaknesses

Asks for feedback from colleagues andstakeholders

Makes the most of opportunities to learn andapply new skills

Relationships

Community and Customer Focus

Foundational Shows awareness that he/she is working forthe community

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Prepared By Human Resources

Approved by General Manager August 2026

Date Approved/Reviewed August 2026

Version Number and Date Version 2 – 28 August 2026

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