Hourly Rate: $29.15 - $31.77
(plus allowances and superannuation)
View the full Position Description by clicking HERE
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the Orange Aquatic Centre
A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.
Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent setting to learn and enjoy one of life’s most important skills.
Jobs/Responsibilities
Council is currently looking for reliable and self-motivated Lifeguards to work within our Aquatic Centre team. This position requires you to:
- Undertake general lifeguard duties (including surveillance of the pool deck, responding to emergencies and providing first aid when required)
- Undertaking general cleaning duties (including cleaning of bathrooms, café area and change rooms);
- Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Centre reception and Café (including meeting & greeting patrons and operating café equipment).
This position operates across a 7-day roster including starting as early as 5am and finishing as late as 8pm (9pm on Thursdays during Water Polo season).
Skills/Experience
To be successful for this position, you will need:
- Current Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) Pool Lifeguard certificate or wiliness to obtain prior to commencement
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate
- Current Provide CPR (HLTAID001) certificate
- To be to work effectively under pressure and is easily able to adapt to situations.
- To be a team player and have exceptional communication skills with both staff and customers.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records check
What can we offer?
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Aquatic Duty Supervisor, Zach Marshall on (02) 6363 3008.
Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
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