Child Safety Commitment Statement
Gwydir Shire Council is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children
and young people throughout the Shire, including Indigenous children, those from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children and young with disabilities.
All Gwydir Shire Council staff, volunteers and other partners have a zero-tolerance approach
to any form of child abuse in both the physical, psychological, and online environments. We
support the rights of children and young people, and we will act immediately and accordingly
to ensure an environment is maintained where they feel safe, respected, valued, and always
empowered.
We know that being a leading child safe organisation is about more than having the right
policies and procedures in place. It requires conscious actions and proactive behaviours to
protect children from harm. It means creating a culture of safety that extends from
participation and education through to ensuring all members of our organisation feel safe
and secure in reporting inappropriate behaviour.
It is essential that everyone at Gwydir Shire Council understand the important
responsibilities they have in relation to child safety, and we are committed to educating our
elected members, employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants, other partners, and the
wider community in the regard.
We want children to have a voice and know that their views are listened to and respected
and that they are given opportunities to contribute. Together we can provide an environment
where children feel safe, respected, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Primary purpose of the position
This position is responsible for providing an effective life-saving service at designated pools
within the Gwydir Shire area through patrolling, surveillance, provision of first aid and
responding to lifesaving emergencies. Assisting in providing a clean, safe and inviting
environment to patrons of the centre.
Department and Branch Description
Forming part of the Sustainability, Land, and Compliance Department, the Business and
Strategy Directorate, is responsible for planning, environment, business improvement,
records and information management, WHS and risk, contract administration and economic
development.
Key accountabilities
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
- Ensure pool users are safe at all times by patrolling designated pool areas in
accordance with the Recreation Facilities Supervisor’s instruction and follow Aquatic
centre rules and safety requirements.
- Monitor water safety and give assistance to patrons and users where necessary,
including first aid and resuscitation.
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.
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