Western Sydney Lifeguard Supervisor

About the role

Surf Life Saving Services is looking for an experienced lifeguard or aquatic-safety professional to lead a team and oversee lifeguard services across the Greater Western Sydney region. Reporting to the Aquatic Operations Coordinator, the supervisor gives day-to-day leadership, mentoring and operational guidance to Western Sydney Lifeguards, supports workforce coordination, operational readiness, administration, equipment management and continuous improvement, and helps support the Australian Lifeguard Service. The position is full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2027, based in Penrith, with regular travel between service locations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily lifeguard operations and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, operational standards and SLSS/SLSNSW policies
• Promote public and employee safety through supervision, hazard identification and risk control
• Lead, mentor and develop lifeguards, and deliver induction, training and ongoing education
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, coordinate staffing and rosters, and liaise with the SLSS management team
• Monitor equipment, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and take part in accident, incident and near-miss reviews
• Support community water-safety initiatives, event operations and liaison with Council, government agencies and emergency services
• Maintain daily, incident, payroll, rostering and operational records

Required profile

• Substantial operational experience in lifeguarding, aquatic rescue or a comparable public-safety environment
• Current SLSA Bronze Medallion or Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, First Aid, ALS Beach Operations Management and Rescue Watercraft Operator; willingness to obtain these within three months
• A SLSA Gold Medallion or Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue), plus WHS and local government knowledge, is highly regarded
• Unrestricted Australian driver's licence and availability to work weekends, public holidays and peak periods

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of lifeguard and aquatic-rescue operations
• People-management, organisational, reporting, records management and administrative skills
• Sound judgement and professional communication with staff, Council, emergency services and the public

What we offer

• Company vehicle and mobile phone for work-related travel
• Ongoing training and professional development, plus employee health and wellbeing support
• Varied operational work across service locations and events

Applications are made through SEEK.