Lifeguard - Casuals

This position will work at Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre and across the City of Ballarat Seasonal Outdoor Pools (open approximately Oct-March) providing lifeguarding services. Responsible for the supervision of aquatic users and ensuring their safety, this position will also require some cleaning and general administration duties. Through high levels of customer service and communication this position will enhance the aquatic experience of the people of Ballarat.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Hold a current Statement of Attainment with the SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard skill set or willingness to attain.
• Hold a current Statement of Attainment with the HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 – Provide first aid skill set or willingness to attain.
• Experience in Lifeguard duties preferred but not required
• Understanding appropriate response and action to emergency and/or first aid incidents.
• Demonstrated understanding of reporting and responding to hazards and issues of safety in a swimming pool environment.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check if over 18 years of age.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work area.
• Roster flexibility (Hours are between 5am – 9:15pm weekdays & 5am – 6:15pm weekends).

How to Apply:

1. Click on the 'Apply Online' button and upload your resume
2. Complete video interview and answer the Key Selection Criteria provided in this video link

For further information on the above position contact Allan Glenwright, Aquatic Services Team Leader, on

Next Steps:

To apply please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 7 September 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and current resume.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.