Are you an experienced lifeguard professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead the delivery of high-quality beach safety services across the Shoalhaven area?

Surf Life Saving Services is seeking a professional and capable Shoalhaven Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee the safe, effective and efficient delivery of lifeguard services throughout the Shoalhaven Local Government Area and associated service locations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Aquatic & Event Safety Services, you will provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and operational guidance to Shoalhaven Lifeguards.

You will support workforce coordination, operational readiness, administration, stakeholder engagement, equipment management and continuous improvement activities to ensure services are delivered to the highest standard.

This hands-on position requires regular travel throughout the Shoalhaven region and the flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and peak operational periods.

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- Oversee daily lifeguard operations across Shoalhaven service locations.
- Ensure services comply with contractual requirements, operational standards and SLSS/SLSNSW policies and procedures.
- Promote public and employee safety through active supervision, hazard identification and risk management.
- Lead, mentor and develop lifeguards to support strong performance, professionalism and operational readiness.
- Deliver and support employee induction, training and ongoing professional development.
- Assist with the assessment, recruitment and onboarding of lifeguard personnel.
- Coordinate staffing requirements and communicate roster or workforce issues.
- Act as a key liaison between Shoalhaven Lifeguards and the SLSS management team.
- Monitor operational equipment and coordinate maintenance, repairs and replacement requirements.
- Participate in accident, incident and near-miss reviews or investigations.
- Support community water safety initiatives, education sessions and public engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate daily, incident, payroll, rostering and operational records.
- Liaise professionally with Council representatives, Surf Life Saving Clubs, emergency services and community stakeholders.
- Support SLSS aquatic and event operations as required.
- Promote teamwork and a positive, professional operational culture.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Significant operational experience in lifeguarding, aquatic rescue or a comparable public safety environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of beach lifeguarding and aquatic rescue operations.
- Demonstrated people-management skills and the ability to lead, motivate and develop lifeguard personnel.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to make effective decisions in operational and customer-facing environments.
- A strong understanding of Surf Life Saving policies, procedures, operational standards and risk-management practices.
- Professional communication and presentation skills.
- Confidence engaging with employees, Council representatives, emergency services and members of the public.
- Competent Microsoft Office, digital reporting and records-management skills.
- Relevant beach operations, aquatic safety and community engagement experience.
- A current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
- The ability to travel throughout the Shoalhaven region.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and peak operational periods.

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Applicants must hold relevant current qualifications, including:

- SLSA Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety
- SLSA Gold Medallion or Certificate III in Public Safety
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
- Provide First Aid
- Silver Medallion Beach Management
- Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
- Current unrestricted Motor Vehicle Driver Licence
- Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain and maintain one

Applicants must also be able to successfully complete the ALS Lifeguard Fitness Assessment and be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

Experience engaging with local Councils or government departments, knowledge of WHS requirements and additional relevant qualifications such as Pain Management, Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid, Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), Rescue Water Craft Operator or SLS Beach Operations Management would be highly regarded.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

- Lead a professional lifeguard team delivering critical community-safety services.
- Work across some of the most iconic beaches on the NSW South Coast.
- Ongoing training and professional-development opportunities.
- A supportive working environment within an experienced operational team.
- Access to employee health and wellbeing support.
- A positive, dynamic and purpose-driven organisational culture.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to community safety and drowning prevention throughout the Shoalhaven.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Shoalhaven Local Government Area and Surf Life Saving Services operational locations