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Lifeguards

City of Gold Coast


  • Gold Coast Queensland Australia
  • Full Time
27 Apr 2025
Applications 0

Description

About the team

Are you looking for a workplace where teamwork is more than just a buzzword. Be part of our supportive team, where everyone contributes, no task is too big or small, and camaraderie is at the heart of everything we do. On the beaches, this hands-on approach is key to our success. 

About your new role

Working along our picturesque 52km coastline, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective and efficient public safety for our growing community. Our lifeguards are some of the best in the world. As part of our Lifeguard Services team, you will be the face of the Gold Coast, providing the public with advice on beach matters, aquatic safety, and compliance with local laws. 

If you love the water, enjoy working outdoors, and are passionate about making a difference in our community and helping others, we'd love to hear from you!  

For more information on key deliverables and mandatory qualifications, please view the position brief on our website.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance: 

  • 9-day fortnight  
  • We patrol iconic locations from Rainbow Bay to the Seaway, offering flexibility for placement across various locations 
  • Woman’s Employee Network – targeted action towards creating a workplace of gender equality 
  • Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks 
  • Access to exclusive corporate rates with Bupa and Medibank 
  • Study allowance provisions, plus a strong emphasis on developing our people 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 24-hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families. The program covers both personal and work-related problems 
  • Social Club with weekly raffles and various events throughout the year 
  • Join the Fitness Passport and access 350+ fitness facilities for you and your family 
  • A stable working environment with job security
  • Clear paths for career progression and advancement

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

Essential Requirements

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Application Instruction

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will undergo fitness assessments before commencement. Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Tracey Thornbury

tthornbury@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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