Dee Why, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Our lifeguards do some incredible things as part of their day-to-day role patrolling our world-famous beaches
We are now recruiting for our 2025-26 beach season
* Lifeguard (7 months Sept-April) – from approx. $1,325.00 - $1,539.00 per week (gross) - 4-week rotating roster over 7 days (Working 7 weekends in 12 weeks)
* Lifeguard (3 months Dec-Feb Monday – Friday) – from approx. $1,325.00 - $1,539.00 per week (gross)
* Lifeguard (6 weeks Xmas School Holidays Monday to Friday) - approx. $1,325.00 - $1,539.00 per week (gross)
* Senior Lifeguard and Lifeguard Casuals (Weekdays, Weekends and Public Holidays) – from $43.58 per hour.
Applicants Require
* Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or the equivalent – and the ability to pass physical fitness requirements and written examination (outlined below)
* Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
* Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID015)
* NSW General Boat Driving Licence
* Drivers Licence Class C
* Working with Children Check for a paid employee.
Physical Testing
Will be held on Tuesday 5 August or Saturday 9 August 2025 upon successful application
* 800m pool swim within 14 minutes
* Complete a Lifeguard Mission consisting of a continuous 800 Metre Run, 500 Metre Swim, 800 Metre Run and a 600 Metre Board Paddle whilst negotiating the surf break within 25 minutes.
* Complete a Board rescue or Rescue tube swim with simulated rescue and resuscitation.
* Written examination covering: Beach management, Marine safety, Communications, First aid and Resuscitation.
ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE COMPULSORY INDUCTION SEMINAR FROM 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 to 26 SEPTEMBER 2025.
How To Apply
* Click on the 'Apply' button to complete your online application.
* You will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
* Please read the Position Descriptions Beach Lifeguard & Senior Beach Lifeguard. You will be required to respond to the selection criteria questions online when you apply.
* Your response to these questions should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.
* For more information contact Steve Downman (0409 044 539) or Tim Donkin (0409 044169) during business hours.
Applications close on Friday 1 August 2025
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.
If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.
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