Date: 16 Jul 2026
Location: AU
Company: Northern Beaches Council
Our lifeguards do some incredible things as part of their day-to-day role patrolling our world-famous beaches!
We are now recruiting for our 2026-27 beach season! We have a variety of roles available including:
Lifeguard – commencing salary $1,378.07 to $1,601.54 per week excluding superannuation, shift penalties and overtime.
7 months (Sept-April)
3 months Lifeguard (Dec-Feb)
6 weeks Lifeguard (Christmas School Holidays)
Casual – from $45.33 per hour
Applicants require:
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or the equivalent – and the ability to pass physical fitness requirements and written examination (outlined below)
Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID015)
NSW General Boat Driving Licence
Drivers Licence Class C
Working with Children Check
Physical testing will be held on Tuesday 4 August or Saturday 8 August 2026 upon successful application.
Requirements are:
Complete a 800m pool swim within 14 minutes
Complete a Lifeguard Mission consisting of a continuous 800 Metre Run, 500 Metre Swim, 800 Metre Run and a 600 Metre Board Paddle whilst negotiating the surf break within 25 minutes.
Complete a Board rescue or Rescue tube swim with simulated rescue and resuscitation.
Written examination covering: Beach management, Marine safety, Communications, First aid and Resuscitation.
Interviews will be held from Monday 12 August – Wednesday 14 August 2026
All successful applicants will be required to attend the compulsory induction seminar from Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026.
How to apply:
You will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
Please read the Position Descriptions Beach Lifeguard . You will be required to respond to the essential criteria questions online when you apply.
Your response to these questions should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.
For more information contact Steve Downman (0409 044 539) or Tim Donkin (0409 044169) during business hours.
Applications close on Friday 31 July 2026.
