Are you passionate about beach safety and helping your community? Become an essential part of our Ocean Lifeguard team and help protect beachgoers across the summer season.

As a Seasonal or Casual Ocean Lifeguard, you’ll play a critical role in promoting water safety, preventing incidents, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and care. We're looking for committed individuals who are proactive, community-focused, and ready to be part of a highly respected lifeguarding team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Promoting ocean safety and educating the public

• Responding to emergency situations swiftly and effectively

• Minimising risks through active surveillance and proactive actions

• Maintaining, repairing and securing lifesaving equipment and facilities

• Enforcing relevant state and local beach safety regulations

What You’ll Need to Succeed

For Seasonal Positions:

• Certificate III in Public Safety – Aquatic Search & Rescue (or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months)

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)

• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID015)

• NSW Class C Driver's Licence

• Current RMS Boating & PWC Licence

• NSW Working with Children Check

For Casual Positions:

• Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Search & Rescue or Bronze Medallion

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)

• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID015)

• NSW Class C Driver's Licence

• NSW Working with Children Check

About You

• Experienced in beach and aquatic environments

• Calm under pressure and confident in emergency situations

• Motivated, professional, and committed to exceptional public service

• A team player who supports and enhances our team’s positive reputation

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

• Apply by submitting your resume and mandatory qualifications
• Get your application in by: 11:59pm Monday 18th August 2025.
• Interview Date: Interviews will be facilitated on Tuesday 26th August 2025.
• Package and Hours of work:
  Seasonal - $78,717 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. Temporary Full Time (September 2025 - April 2026), 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight. Available to work over 7 day spread. Weekend penalty rates paid for weekends and public holidays worked.
  Casual - $49.79 gross per hour plus 12% superannuation. Casual shifts available over 7 day spread to support the operational needs of the Ocean Lifeguard Team.

Please note: As selected applicants progress through the recruitment process, a requirement to participate in fitness testing (800m pool swim & ocean lifeguard mission) will take place Sunday 31st August from 8:00 am

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Bede Elphick, Team Leader Ocean Safety & Lifeguards belphick@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific questions.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries