- Casual Lifeguard
- Melbourne City Baths
- Casual Opportunity | $36.62 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
About the role
Melbourne City Baths is seeking enthusiastic and safety-focused Casual Lifeguards to join our team. As a Lifeguard, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all customers using our aquatic facilities.
You will be responsible for supervising pool users, promoting water safety, responding to incidents and emergencies, and supporting the day-to-day operation of one of Melbourne's most iconic aquatic facilities.
A little more about the role
- Supervise aquatic areas and proactively identify and minimise risks.
- Respond to emergencies, rescues, first aid incidents and customer safety concerns.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and promote safe behaviours in and around the pool.
- Support aquatic programs, events and daily facility operations.
- Complete operational checks, incident reporting and administrative tasks.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and safety-focused team culture.
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a confident swimmer with a strong commitment to safety and customer service. You enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and remain calm and professional in emergency situations.
What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria
- Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate and Provide First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within four weeks of appointment).
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service excellence.
- Ability to follow procedures while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Previous lifeguard experience is desirable but not essential.
- Alignment with City of Melbourne values of Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact [email protected]
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
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