Membership & Community Awareness Coordinator – North Barrier

1 day ago

Townsville Queensland Australia Surf Life Saving Queensland Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Make a difference where it matters most as our Membership & Community Awareness Coordinator

Love working with people and giving back to your community? We're looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded person to join Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) as our Membership & Community Awareness Coordinator for the North Barrier Region.

In this rewarding role, you'll support local surf clubs and grow membership, bring safety education to life across schools and community events, and promote the lifesaving movement. Based in Townsville, this role offers purpose, variety, and the chance to make a real difference every day.

Why SLSQ?

  • Contribute to an organisation that saves lives
  • Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
  • Paid parental leave available
  • Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Fitness Passport
  • Onsite parking

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and grow Surf Life Saving Queensland's Community Awareness Programs across the North Barrier Region
  • Inspire and educate schools, community groups, and the public on surf safety and lifesaving awareness
  • Build strong relationships with local stakeholders, clubs, and community partners
  • Support and guide clubs in delivering junior activities and membership initiatives
  • Lead a passionate team of casual Community Awareness Presenters
  • Drive recruitment and retention strategies tailored to local needs
  • Be a proud ambassador for SLSQ's mission — helping to create safer, stronger, and more connected communities

About You:

  • Working with Children Blue Card (or the ability to obtain)
  • Proven experience in coordinating multi-site programs and training casual team members
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • High level of organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Surf Life Saving membership and proficient Bronze Medallion (highly desirable)

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form –

Join us at SLSQ and be a driving force behind safer beaches, stronger communities, and future surf lifesavers

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