About the Role

The Lifesaving Services Coordinator will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key volunteers and staff and ensure the delivery of efficient and effective lifesaving services in the region in order to achieve SLSQ’s vision. This role is based from our Gold Coast office in Burleigh Heads.

Benefits at SLSQ

• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Knowing that your efforts support an essential public safety service.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient delivery of Lifesaving Operations Support Services in the Gold Coast region.
• Coordinate SLSQ’s Emergency Response capabilities within the Gold Coast Region.
• Attend all Branch Lifesaving Standing Committee Meetings and provide reports and updates on SLSQ behalf.
• SLSQ Operations Support equipment is always maintained to an operational ready status.
• Establish and maintain mutually respectful and trusting relationships with the Branch Director of Lifesaving, Officer’s Bearers, Advisors and Members.
• Maintain a positive and effective operational relationship between Volunteer and lifeguard services within the region.
• Liaise with and develop positive working relationships, with both internal and external agencies who are involved in beach safety and lifesaving services.
• Ensure compliance of Gold Coast Club lifesaving services.

Skills & Experience

• Working with Children Blue Card (Required).
• Hold a current open of provisional driver’s license (Required).
• Hold a current and proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion and Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Required).
• Knowledge and understanding of Surf Lifesaving operational services and equipment – including Beach Patrols, Operation Support services and other lifesaving front-line services.

About SLSQ

Surf Life Saving Queensland employs over 550 people throughout Queensland. SLSQ is an efficient and vibrant organisation servicing 36,000 members. It was formally established in 1930 and is the governing body for surf lifesaving in Queensland, comprising 57 affiliated surf lifesaving clubs in six regional branches. The organisation also includes supporters’ clubs and a range of programs that involve more than 462,000 participants. SLSQ is directly affiliated with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and the International Life Saving Federation (ILF). Surf Life Saving Queensland is built on a fundamental principle: to save lives. Our organisation encompasses several diverse arms – lifesaving services, community education, membership services, surf sports, fundraising and commercial training.