Lifeguard - Casual

Band 3 - $43.45 - $46.50 excluding superannuation

Southern Grampians Shire Council is currently recruiting Seasonal Casual Lifeguards to join our team for the upcoming outdoor pool season.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, work within your local community and be part of providing safe and enjoyable aquatic facilities for residents and visitors across the Shire.

We are looking for lifeguards to work at our five outdoor pools:

• Balmoral
• Coleraine
• Dunkeld
• Hamilton
• Penshurst

We are seeking applications from either qualified lifeguards, or those who are willing to obtain the required qualifications prior to commencing employment. Assistance can be provided to help you gain the relevant qualifications, with reimbursement of training costs available where applicable and subject to the conditions of the outdoor season.

As an Outdoor Lifeguard, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our pools are safe, welcoming and enjoyable for the community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pool areas and ensuring the safety of patrons
• Providing first aid and rescue services when required
• Maintaining a clean, safe and enjoyable pool environment
• Providing advice and assistance to pool patrons
• Educating the community on water safety and preventing drowning and injury
• Representing Council in a positive and professional manner

You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team and gain valuable experience in aquatic operations, customer service, safety and community engagement.

Whether you’re an experienced lifeguard or looking to get qualified and start your first seasonal role, we’d love to hear from you!

Site locations and work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Robert West, HILAC Centre Manager via phone on 5551 4336.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter

Applications close: Friday, 31 December 2026 5:00pm

Qualified Lifeguard First Aid Pool operations and chemical handling