🏊‍♂️ Lifeguard | Defence Fitness Centre

📍 Location: Woomera, SA

💼 Woomera DIDO Roster: 14 days on, 7 days off

🕒 Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for supervising swimming pool operations and ensuring all lifeguarding activities are conducted to the highest safety and operational standards. You will actively monitor pool users, perform rescue and first aid duties when require, and support the overall operation of the Fitness Centre.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Supervising patrons and ensuring a safe swimming environment at all times
✅ Monitoring pool activities and maintaining constant observation of swimmers
✅ Performing lifesaving and rescue activities when required
✅ Administering first aid and maintaining first aid supplies
✅ Conducting daily pool water quality testing and basic pool plant duties
✅ Testing defibrillators and maintaining accurate records
✅ Managing pool and facility bookings
✅ Assisting with gym equipment setup for Defence Physical Training Instructors
✅ Ensuring authorised patron access and sign-in compliance
✅ Identifying and addressing potential safety hazards
✅ Maintaining clean and presentable pool, change room, and facility areas

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Pool Lifeguard role
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word
• Current Working with Children Check (where required)

Essential Skills

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety and risk management
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and regulated environment
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
• Proven experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

Required / Highly Regarded:

• HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid
• SISSS00133 - Pool Lifeguard
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Minimum Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Provide a Clear Police check
• Ability to obtain a pre-employment medical clearance (including Drug & Alcohol testing)
• Relevant qualifications are essential
• Defence or military experience – highly desirable
• Open to obtaining a defence clearance through our process

 What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly work environment
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career growth
• Competitive pay rates and conditions
• Staff discounts with a wide range of partners and retailers

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Click “Apply” now to complete our online application process.

Diversity & Inclusion

ISS is committed to creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Veterans
• People with disability
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Members of the LGBTIQA+ community

We are an ethical employer, recognised for fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong values.
To learn more about ISS Australia & New Zealand, visit www.au.issworld.com

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