At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure beach safety and provide lifeguarding services at Randwick City Council's beaches.
- Company: Join a vibrant Eastern Suburbs council dedicated to community safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a dynamic outdoor work environment.
- Other info: Fitness test and panel interview required; great team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while enjoying the beach lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must hold relevant lifeguard certifications and have strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 86178 - 86178 $ per year.
Closing Date: 11:59pm AEST Friday 28 August 2026
Status: Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)
Salary: From $86,178 per annum (38 hours per week) + appropriate penalties + 12% superannuation
Do you enjoy the outdoor environment and interacting with the community? Join an innovative and vibrant Eastern Suburbs council.
We are seeking four (4) highly motivated permanent Beach Lifeguards to join our team from the start of the next beach season commencing in September 2026. These positions will involve establishing and maintaining a safe recreational environment and providing an effective lifeguarding service on Randwick City Council's beaches.
You will make informed decisions that involve critical incidents and the interpretation of natural conditions and weather, be able to communicate effectively with the public and control large numbers of people in a manner to ensure compliance with beach regulations and to enhance the service image of Council.
You must have the following essential licenses, certificates, and experience:
- Bronze Medallion (Surf) and/or Certificate II in public safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015)
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME007)
- Experience and proficiency in surf lifesaving or professional lifeguarding and experience and knowledge of open surf beaches in a wide range of conditions.
- High level of physical fitness and health
- Demonstrated ability and successful experience in working as part of a team
- High-level interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills with a diverse range of people and groups
- Current Working with Children Check
All certificates must meet national accreditation standards. You must be able to attend a Fitness Test and panel interview as part of our recruitment process for our Beach Lifeguard positions.
Further information: Visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/jobs to view the position description or contact Paul Moffatt, Supervisor Beach Lifeguards, on (02) 9093 6***.
Beach Lifeguards - Perm Full-Time in Randwick employer: Randwick City Council
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