Ocean Lifeguard - Seasonal & Casual

at  Sutherland Shire Council

ABOUT US

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working as a Seasonal and Casual Ocean Lifeguard, you will be an integral part of the team managing our beaches across the summer season - Monday 16 September 2024 until Sunday 27 April 2025
This role makes a difference to our community by ensuring the safety and wellbeing of it’s community members enjoying our beaches. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, determined and demonstrate a proactive approach in applying themselves to the provision of lifeguarding, emergency response and beach supervision functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate our community and promote ocean safety.
• Respond to emergency situations with confidence and efficiency.
• Take proactive actions to minimise risk to the community.
• Organise daily maintenance, care, repair and security of amenities, plant, equipment and other assets assigned to or utilised by lifeguards within area of responsibility.
• Enforce compliance with state and local law.
  Your Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Seasonal - Certificate III in Public Safety – Aquatic Search & Rescue (or willing to enrol and attain qualification within the first three (3) months of employment), Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011), Current Advanced Resuscitation certificate (HLTAID015), Current RMS Class C drivers licence, Current RMS Boating & PWC licence and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Casual - Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Search & Rescue / Bronze Medallion, Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011), Current Advanced Resuscitation certificate (HLTAID015), Current RMS Class C drivers licence, and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Have demonstrated extensive experience working in the beach environment and have demonstrated experience working in a beach and/or aquatic environment,
• Be professional, motivated and customer focussed

• Drive and uphold SSC Lifeguard team’s positive brand reputation and high quality services.

  Join our Team and Grow with Us!

• Apply by submitting your resume and mandatory qualifications

• Get your application in by: 11:59pm Thursday 15 August 2024
• Interview Date: Interviews will be facilitated week beginning 19 August 2024
• PACKAGE AND HOURS OF WORK:Seasonal - $76,424 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation. Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight. Available to work over 7 day spread. First Aid allowance and weekend penalty rates paid for weekends and public holidays worked.Casual - $48.34 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation. Casual shifts available over 7 day spread to support the operational needs of the Ocean Lifeguard Team.

Please note: As selected applicants progress through the recruitment process, a requirement to participate in fitness testing (800m pool swim & ocean lifeguard mission) will take place Sunday 1 September 2024 from 8:00 am
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Bede Elphick, Team Leader Ocean Safety & Lifeguards belphick@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific questions.
The Talent Team recruitment@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries