UQ Sport Aquatics – Join a supportive team where you’ll gain stability, build on your skills and grow your career in a rare permanent lifeguard role.

X2 - Permanent Full-time opportunities | Salary in Range of $50,000- $65,000 per annum + Super

Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus, in a leading university aquatic facility

About this Opportunity

Join the team at UQ Sport and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for our community.

We're currently recruiting for two permanent Lifeguard positions within our Aquatics team (35 hours per week).

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure permanent employment in an industry where roles are often casual. Enjoy the stability of ongoing work, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to build a rewarding long-term career with one of Queensland's leading university sporting organisations.

As a Lifeguard, you’ll be at the heart of our aquatic operations creating a safe, welcoming and high-quality experience for every visitor. Working on a fixed roster that includes one weekend day each week, with a combination of opening and closing shifts across weekdays.

you’ll play a hands‑on role in pool safety, daily operations and customer experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Supervise aquatic areas to ensure a safe, welcoming environment and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor pool conditions, conduct routine water quality testing, and complete safety inspections to maintain the highest operational standards.
- Carry out daily operational duties, including facility opening and closing, equipment set‑up, routine maintenance, and venue preparation.
- Providing first aid, emergency response,



and rescue assistance when required
- Deliver exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons, promoting water safety, and encouraging appropriate behaviour throughout the facility.
- Maintain the cleanliness, presentation, and overall appearance of the aquatic centre to ensure an outstanding experience for all visitors

About You

- Demonstrated experience as a Pool Lifeguard or in a similar aquatic role
- Current First Aid & CPR certification and a valid Blue Card
- Ability to work within a consistent roster (including weekends and varied shifts)
- Professional, reliable and take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Strong awareness of water safety and the ability to respond effectively in emergencies
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, grow and develop within the role
- Around 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role

About UQ Sport

At UQ Sport, our vision is to be Australia’s number one sporting university, and our mission is to deliver exceptional sporting opportunities for The University of Queensland (UQ) community.

We are Queensland’s largest multi-sport facility, offering Athletics, Aquatic, Tennis and Fitness Centres, along with playing fields, multi-sport courts, functionspacesand retail outlets. Our membership base exceeds 4,000,



with more than 7,000 participants engaged across 35+ sporting clubs.

We believe work should be engaging and rewarding. Our team is passionate about fostering a positive culture that supports work-life balance, health and wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we deliver almost 400 diverse programs to students, staff, alumni and the wider community across UQ’s St Lucia and Gatton campuses.

- Team Culture: A vibrant, collaborative environment where teamwork thrives
- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week to support wellbeing
- Access All Areas: Complimentary access to UQ Sport venues and equipment hire
- Fit for Free: Enjoy complimentary Group Fitness classes
- Food & Coffee Perks: $2 coffees and outstanding discounts across outlets
- Time to Recharge: Birthday leave and additional festive season leave
- Leave Loading: 17.5% leave loading with flexible options

Other Information

UQ Sport is an equal employment opportunity provider. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe that embracing the differences andexpertisein our employees makes us a stronger organisation.

We are committed to providing a fun, safe and supportive service environment for all our customers and clients, including children and young people. For this reason,please be advised that aspartofour recruitment process you may be subject to criminal background checks, blue card screening, reference checks, and identification/qualification verification. We mayrequestthat youdiscloseany information relevant to your eligibility to engage in our programs involving children and young people.

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