City of Newcastle (CN) has a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate school aged Surf Lifesavers to work within our Aquatic Services Team. This team supports the wellbeing and safety of the community at the City’s beaches and ocean baths. You will monitor and patrol these areas so that the community can enjoy our beautiful spaces.
As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. The Lifeguard Summer traineeship will support valuable career experience and enhance surf lifesaving skills for the successful applicants whilst working alongside Skilled Lifeguards.
Successful trainees will work three weekdays of up to 24 hours per week throughout the summer school holidays and gain valuable experience working alongside professional lifeguards.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The successful applicant will need to have the following essentials:
- Active patrolling member of a Hunter SLSC
- Hold a Bronze medallion
- Successful completion of a fitness assessment - 800m still water swim in sub 14 minutes
- Willingness to become first aid qualified
- Willingness to provide excellent customer service and to communicate effectively with public and staff
- NSW Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one (if 18 years and over)
Other valuable skills you may have include a Class C Driver's Licence.
What We Offer
Find out more about this traineeship program by viewing the position description. You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.
We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
Remuneration: Casual hourly rate of $23.85 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + 12% Superannuation. Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.
CN is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with diverse lived experiences.
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📌 Trainee Beach Lifeguard
🏢 City of Newcastle, Australia
📍 Newcastle City Council