Posted: 08/09/2025
Closing Date: 06/10/2025
Job Type: Casual
Location: Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Job Category: Other
Band 3 - $ $34.73 excluding superannuation
Southern Grampians Shire are currently recruiting for casual lifeguards to assist in the operation of our outdoor pool season commencing in November at Hamilton and December at other community locations within the shire.
There are five outdoor locations we are seeking lifeguards to work at:
* Balmoral
* Coleraine
* Dunkeld
* Hamilton
* Penhurst
We are seeking applications from either suitably qualified persons, or those who are willing to obtain the qualifications for employment at one of the specific locations above. There will be also opportunities to work across other locations as agreed. Site locations will be discussed during the interview process.
Lifeguards provide a key contribution to the operation of the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC), and Council's outdoor pools. The lifeguard is responsible for the supervision, safety, cleaning, and operation of these swimming pools.
Lifeguards provide specialist surveillance, advice, supervision, safety, first aid and rescue services to pool patrons (proactive and reactive), to educate, and prevent loss of life by drowning and/or injury to the public. Attendance at regular professional development sessions and ability to communicate with in a positive manner with the broader community as a representative of Council are key to this role.
Assistance can be provided in gaining the relevant qualifications if the applicant does not already hold them. Reimbursement of training costs will be upon agreement and subject to completing the duration of the outdoor season.
Benefits of working at Council:
* We encourage personal and professional growth
* We understand the importance of work / life balance
* We embrace change
* We are committed to providing a safe work environment
* We offer flexible work arrangements
Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.
Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Robert West, Operations Coordinator via phone on
Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.
How to apply:
* Attach a resume and cover letter
Applications close: Friday, 10 October 2025
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualified Lifeguard First Aid Pool operations and chemical handling