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Position Description
Pool Lifeguard
Position Code To be determined
Classification/Grade/Band Local Government (State) Award ****Band 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 workplace.
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 important 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 secure, 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 environment 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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Approved by General Manager August ****
Date Approved/Reviewed August ****
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📌 Swimming Pool Lifeguard - Casual (New South Wales)
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