Lifeguard

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia City of Parramatta External Careers Site Full time $65,814 per year

It's summertime and we have permanent part time Lifeguard position available 

Apply to join as a lifeguard for Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC), which has been awarded for Aquatic Facility of the Year at the 2025 Royal Life Saving Awards Gala – The Aquas. 

Nestled in Parramatta Park's lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring five pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta's burgeoning CBD district.

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

This position is responsible for supervising bodies of water, ensuring the facility is clean and safe and allowing the venue to provide services in a safe manner.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

  • Supervising bodies of water to ensure compliance with centre policy and industry standards
  • Monitoring and controlling the activities of hirers and the public within the pools and facility.
  • Assisting with the monitoring and maintenance of all filtration, recirculation and chemical dosing equipment to ensure its ongoing operation.
  • Ensuring consistent high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security within the pool surrounds.
  • Ensuring correct use and proper storage and security of all pool equipment and chemicals.
  • Performing pool rescues and first aid procedures when required.

About you

The successful candidate should have a positive attitude and willingness to learn and work. 

Flexibility and willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster is also required.

Required Qualifications include:

  • Current Australian Pool Lifeguard Certificate
  • Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
  • NSW Working with Children Check

Desired experience and skills include:

  • Previous experience and success in a comparable role
  • Ability to identify safety hazards associated with the operation of aquatic facilities and programs.
  • Capacity and willingness to gain knowledge of pool plant and equipment and aquatic industry standards, especially regarding pool supervision, water quality, and the use and storage of chemicals.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles.
  • Knowledge of crowd management techniques.
  • Ability to carry out ongoing asset and equipment maintenance.

What's on offer

We are offering a 25-hour permanent part time opportunity.  

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $65,814.21 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more) 

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Review our Values Flyer, which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. 

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Mason Ryan on 

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

 Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 30 November 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to  to confirm that your WWCC is in progress.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.  

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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