About the role
We are looking for Pool Lifeguards to join our aquatics team at Swan Active Midland on a permanent full‑time basis. We are willing to consider part‑time arrangements for the right candidate.
This role is about ensuring customer visits are safe and enjoyable; we require people who can act immediately in the event of an emergency and provide water rescue and first‑aid care as required.
Key Accountabilities
* Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all facility users by ensuring patron behaviour aligns with pool rules and regulations and taking appropriate action to address any disruptive or difficult individuals as necessary.
* Undertake necessary training and maintain required qualifications.
* Provide diligent supervision of aquatic areas and offer first‑aid treatment as appropriate.
* Assist in the organisation of daily operations of the Centre, including programming and equipment set‑up and pack‑down.
* Carry out routine checks and report required maintenance throughout the facility to ensure all equipment is always fully operational and in safe working condition.
About you
* Current Pool Lifeguard Award
* Current first‑aid certificate
* Pool Manager's Certificate & LIWA Accreditation will be highly regarded
* A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required
* Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary
The salary for this position will be from $61,253.16 to $66,460.82 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. An age modifier will apply to salary for candidates under 21 years of age.
Benefits
* Excellent leave entitlements (e.g., purchase additional leave, local government public holiday)
* Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
* Comprehensive employee wellness program
* Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
* Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work
About the City
The City of Swan, located north‑east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area and has one of the fastest‑growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023 but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all people who live in, work in, and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of 'one city, diverse people, culture and places' through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kellie Burns directly via email ************@swan.wa.gov.au.
For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on .
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.
Closing Date
Sunday 14 December 2025 5PM AWST
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.
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