Lifeguard

Location: Blamey Barracks (Kapooka) & RAAF Wagga Wagga
Employment Type: Casual
Rate of Pay: $29.00 per hour + Casual Loading

We are seeking Lifeguards to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business at Blamey Barracks and RAAF Wagga Wagga.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to Defence sites across Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe aquatic environment, supervising pool users, responding to emergencies, and supporting the delivery of high-quality Sport & Recreation services.

Sport, Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pool operations, ensuring water quality, safety, and legislative requirements are met.
• Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness.
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across aquatic and fitness facilities.
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide exceptional customer service.
• Respond to emergencies, including administering First Aid, CPR, and oxygen where required.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, teamwork, and professionalism.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Lifeguard Qualification.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, including oxygen administration.
• Strong commitment to customer service, safety, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Australian Citizenship (mandatory).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force.
• Flexible casual employment with opportunities for additional hours.
• Supportive team culture and great workplace benefits.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process, please reach out to us on 1300 TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and people with disability.