Dream of working in paradise? We're on the lookout for skilled and experienced candidates to join our Lifeguard Services team as a Casual Beach Lifeguard for the Summer of 2025/2026.You will be supporting our permanent team during the peak school holiday period from 15 December 2025 to 26 January 2025, helping us keep our beaches safe and fun for everyone. About the role As a City Lifeguard, you'll provide timely, professional assistance to beachgoers, ensuring compliance with Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies. For more information including role responsibilities, please view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen. Application Process (Essential Dates) This is an expression of interest, with applications closing Sunday 26 October 2025 Shortlisted candidates will need to attend the following: Fitness Assessments: Saturday, 1 November 2025 (8 am – 12 pm, Greenmount Beach) and Wednesday, 5 November 2025 (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Burleigh Beach). Both sessions are mandatory. Pre-employment Medical Assessment: Week of 10 - 14 November 2025 Orientation and Induction: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 About you You're passionate about water safety and thrive on delivering high-quality customer service, ensuring every beachgoer has a safe and enjoyable experience. With proven lifeguarding experience, you bring practical knowledge of patrolling, responding to emergencies, and educating the public on beach and surf safety. Your communication and interpersonal skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively interact with the public, your team, and other organisations. You excel in a team environment, building strong relationships with colleagues, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and policies. You're also committed to keeping your qualifications current and ready to dive into action. We're looking for people who have: An ocean lifeguard qualification - Statement of Attainment in Bronze Medallion, Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award (APOLA) or equivalent Current QLD Working with Children's Blue Card Statement of Attainment in Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and First Aid Driver's Licence Jet ski (PWCL) or marine/boat licence highly desirable 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: Uniform, tools and PPE provided A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay 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. If you are ready to work in paradise and keep our beaches safe this Summer apply now! Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your current Resume with outlining how your skills, experience, licences, and qualifications 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 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. Contact Lifeguard Services Contact Number 07 5581 6172 Contact Email lifeguards@goldcoast.qld.gov.au Closing Date Sunday 26th October 2025 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.
