• Permanent and Temporary Positions Available – Full and Part Time
• Join a team that prides itself on servicing and protecting the Community and make a difference in a fun and inclusive environment
• Make a positive difference by providing water safety and education for the community
• Flexible roster and work across various locations
• Full-time and Part-time opportunities so you can enjoy a greater work-life balance 

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Mac City Council have permanent and temporary opportunities for full time and part time positions for qualified and experienced Senior Lifeguards to join our Swim Centre teams. Our Senior Pool Lifeguards oversee the provision of safety and management of emergency situations while supervising water safety functions across our water bodies in order to anticipate, identify and respond quickly to all emergencies. Key focus areas of the role include mentoring and supervising junior staff, providing water safety advice to Swim Centre patrons, concentrated observations of the primary areas, first response to medical emergencies, first aid and rescues with the use of appropriate equipment, assistance with facilities maintenance, informing the public to maintain a high safety standard, compliance with standard operating procedures and displaying appropriate signage to minimise risk to Swim Centre patrons.

Multiple temporary positions are available for contracts until April 2025. Shifts are based on a 7-day roster with a span of hours from 4:30am to 9:00pm. Shifts are offered across the network of Swim Centers - located at Swansea, West Wallsend, Charlestown and Speers Point. We are seeking candidates who are willing and able to travel to our Swim Centre locations as required.

As part of the interview and selection process, candidates will be required to undertake a practical skill and fitness assessment which may assess swimming ability, conditions assessment, resuscitation technique, fitness level and endurance.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Conditions of Employment include:

• Shift work / weekend work
• Travel across multiple sites

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have a love for people, water safety, fitness and working with the community. Our ideal candidates are engaging, professional and personable with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

With a high level of awareness and excellent customer service skills, you will pride yourself on providing proactive water surveillance across our Swim Centres to ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness and behaviour are maintained to prevent potential issues from arising and for patrons to enjoy a fun and safe swimming environment.

You will bring:

• Certificate III (SIS30122) in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation or equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as: Apply First Aid; Administer oxygen in an emergency situation; Operate automated external defibrillator; Provision of emergency care for suspected spinal injury
• Demonstrated practical experience in all aspects of swimming centre operations
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to embrace change
• Satisfactory completion of all fitness and skill requirements outlined in Department Local Government – Practice Note 15
• Current Working with Children certification for employee’s

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $36.51 to $42.42 per hour including industry-leading 12% superannuation
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible rosters that consider your preferences and availability
• Free parking within walking distance of work site
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Fun, friendly and supportive work environment
• Corporate fitness membership starting from only $4.50 per week with access to a range of fitness and wellbeing facilities across the Hunter
• Plus more!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

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.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in
• Practical skill and fitness assessments will be held Monday 15 July 2024
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Callie Spurr, Team Leader Swim Centre on 4069 0033 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Pool Lifeguards enquiry via EthicalJobs
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 4069 0083 or via email [email protected]
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment.