VACANCY | CASUAL LIFEGUARDS

VACANCY | CASUAL LIFEGUARDS

Applications closing on 21 August 2026, 05:00 PM

• Reference numberP1.4.387
• Job TypeCasual
• PackageGrade 3 | $35.85 per hour to $39.44 per hour depending on skills and experience
• Position DescriptionPosition Description - Casual Lifeguards(PDF, 357KB)

POSITION VACANT| CASUAL LIFEGUARDS(PDF, 272KB)

Grenfell is located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Weddin Mountains. Home of fine heritage architecture as well as affordable housing, the town offers great lifestyle options.

The great outdoors teams with pioneering history, culture and social activity makes the Shire a great place to live and work.

Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified experienced persons and those willing to train to perform a range of lifeguard, customer service and facility maintenance duties within Council’s Aquatic Centres at Grenfell and Quandialla. 

Primary Purpose of the Position

You will ensure delivery of a safe swimming environment, help supervise the safety and wellbeing of all patrons while supporting the day-to-day operations, customer service duties, canteen services including cooking and preparing food in our aquatic facilities.

You will assist in maintaining clean, safe and well-presented pool environments and work closely with the Senior Pool Lifeguard to deliver a positive customer experience.

We're looking for reliable and customer-focused team members who are committed to safety, teamwork and providing excellent service to our community.

The 2026/2027 season runs from September 2026 to March 2027 with shifts rostered Monday to Sunday across a variety of operating hours.

Key Accountabilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Ensure public safety within Aquatic Centres in accordance with Council policies, procedures and WHS requirements. 
• Perform lifeguard duties in accordance with training and licence requirements.
• Provide quality customer service, as required, to Aquatic Centre users.
• Assist with pool, pool plant and facilities management, and cleaning, as required. 

Essential Requirements 

• Current RLSS - Australia Pool Lifeguard License or above or equivalent (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Working With Children Check/Number (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated experience.
• Working knowledge of WHS responsibilities.
• Class C Drivers licence (Provisional licence acceptable).

Condition of employment 

• Grade 3 Entry level $35.85855 per hour to Grade 3 Step 4 $39.4441 per hour includes  25% casual loading depending on skills and experience.
• Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award and Council’s salary structure.
• Ideally candidates will be 18 years and above, with consideration given to those applying for the role aged between 16 and 17.
• A health assessment, National Police check, Working With Children’s Check if not already completed, which meets pre-requisites for our positions.

Enquiries

Intending applicants should be able to meet the requirements set out in the position description available on Council’s website http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/employment, or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.

Further information and/or a Position Description(PDF, 357KB)  is available on Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.

Applications

Applications, addressed to the General Manager, should be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 21 August 2026. 

Note: Applications for the position should address all Essential Criteria listed in the position description.