Community Awareness Program Coordinator - Gold Coast

About the role

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is seeking a Community Awareness Program Coordinator to lead its public safety education initiatives across the Gold Coast. The role combines organisational skills, stakeholder engagement experience and a passion for community impact, helping to keep Queenslanders safe through education programs that strengthen community connections and promote water safety.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver community awareness and public safety education programs across the Gold Coast region.
• Build relationships with schools, community organisations, volunteers and key stakeholders.
• Lead and support Community Awareness Presenters to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on program outcomes, participation and impact.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, resources and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, risk management requirements and child safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to program improvements, strategic initiatives and funding opportunities.
• Promote inclusive and respectful practices aligned with SLSQ's values.

Required profile

• Current Working with Children Blue Card, or able to obtain it before starting.
• Current Queensland driver licence.
• Experience engaging with diverse community groups and stakeholders, and coordinating programs, projects, events or community initiatives.
• Experience in surf lifesaving, education, emergency services, community engagement, youth programs or public safety; knowledge of community education, water safety or public awareness programs.
• Current Bronze Medallion and Surf Life Saving membership, or able to obtain it within an agreed timeframe and maintain ongoing proficiency.
• Availability to be on call during summer peak times and for occasional after-hours work.

Required skills

• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisation and time management, with ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Administration and reporting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage, train and motivate casual staff and to work independently with minimal supervision.

What we offer

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• Membership to Fitness Passport and an employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
• Flexible and hybrid working options and onsite parking.