Lifeguard

Make Waves. Save Lives. Love Your Job. 

Lifeguard

Casual Opportunities Available

Wangaratta, VIC | $23.29 - $35.84 per hour + super (includes 25% casual loading, age-dependent rates)

Take the next step in your career and help create a safer, more active and thriving community.

The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) is looking for passionate, energetic and safety focused Lifeguards to join our team. You will play a vital role in supervising our aquatic spaces, supporting safe water practices and creating a welcoming environment for every visitor. If you have strong swimming skills, a positive attitude and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a great team in a community focused centre.

Why you will love this role

• Every shift brings something new, from family swim sessions to community events
• You are the guardian of fun, ensuring safety while helping people feel welcome and supported
• You will build valuable experience and open doors to future opportunities in sport, fitness and leisure
• Your work directly contributes to community health, wellbeing and water safety

What we are looking for

• Vigilant, responsible individuals with a genuine passion for aquatics
• Strong communicators who deliver exceptional customer service
• Team players who thrive in fast paced, dynamic environments
• Positive, energetic people who enjoy helping others

Availability

We are seeking candidates who can work across all venue hours, with a preference for weekday daytime availability Monday to Friday. We also welcome applicants available on weekends or before or after school hours.

Visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers to view the full position description. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Lauren Kelly, Operations Team Leader - [email protected].  

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 9 February 2026. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.