Education & Training Supervisor – North Queensland

Make a real difference through education and training — join Surf Life Saving Queensland as our Education & Training Supervisor and help build safer communities across the region.

Are you an education and training professional who believes in the power of learning to change lives? Are you passionate about developing people, building skills, and strengthening community resilience through quality training?

Surf Life Saving Queensland is seeking a dedicated Education & Training Supervisor to lead the delivery of high-quality, nationally accredited and non-accredited training programs that equip our surf lifesavers and community members with the skills to save lives. Based at our North Queensland Regional Office, Smithfield, Cairns, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the capability and confidence of our volunteers, supporting the sustainability of our clubs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and safety.

If you're ready to combine your expertise in education and training with your passion for public safety and community impact, this is your opportunity to make waves that matter.

Why SLSQ?

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

What You'll Do:

• Lead and coordinate the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Surf Life Saving Queensland's education and training programs across the North Queensland region.
• Foster strong partnerships with surf lifesaving clubs, community organisations, and key regional stakeholders to enhance engagement and support sustainable training outcomes.
• Oversee and support the implementation of broader SLSQ initiatives and programs within the region, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and community safety goals.
• Champion a culture of learning and development, empowering members, volunteers, and the wider community with the knowledge and skills to improve safety and resilience.

About You:

You are an accomplished education and training professional who thrives on developing people, building capability, and inspiring others to achieve excellence. With a passion for community safety and a commitment to lifelong learning, you bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every training environment. You're a confident communicator, an engaging facilitator, and a trusted mentor who knows how to turn learning into real-world impact. Your organisational skills, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders set you apart as a leader in the training field.

• Current Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current Open Driver's Licence.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, or TAE40122 — or actively working towards).
• Demonstrated experience using aXcelerate LMS or similar Learning Management Systems.
• Proven experience in the delivery, and coordination of education or vocational training programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities with a high attention to detail.
• High-level digital literacy and confidence in modern training tools and systems.
• Willingness to attend meetings and deliver training outside standard hours, including weeknights and weekends.

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 –

Apply now and empower those who protect our beaches