Job Summary
- $36.51 to $42.42 per hour including industry-leading 12% superannuation
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 28th Jun 2024
- Regional NSW > Lake Macquarie
3 days left to apply
Lake Mac City Council has a temporary position available for a qualified and experienced Lifeguard to join our team. Our Senior Beach Lifeguards oversee water safety functions at four patrolled beaches located on the east side of Lake Macquarie: Redhead, Blacksmiths, Caves Beach and Catherine Hill. Key focus areas of the role include monitoring water, land and weather conditions and concentrated observations of the primary areas, first response to medical emergencies, first aid and rescues with the use of appropriate equipment, informing the public to maintain a high safety standard and displaying appropriate signage to minimize risk to beach-goers. The role is also responsible for mentoring and supervising casual lifeguard staff and delivering education programs across our community on beach and water safety.
Seasonal part-time until April 2025. Shifts are based on a 7-day roster with shifts rostered across the beaches within Lake Macquarie and shifts may also involve travel to surrounding areas.
As part of the interview and selection process, candidates will be required to undertake a practical skill and fitness assessment which will assess swimming ability, conditions assessment, watercraft technique, resuscitation technique, fitness level and endurance.
Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
We are looking for experienced Lifeguards with a love for people, safety, fitness and the beach. Our ideal candidates are engaging, professional and personable with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people while supporting, supervising and mentoring our junior lifeguards. With a high level of awareness and excellent customer service skills, you will provide clear direction and advice to team members and beach-goers to ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness and behaviour are maintained to prevent potential issues from arising and for all to enjoy our beautiful beach locations. You must also meet the following criteria:
This position provides:
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
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3 days left to apply