Aquatic Operations Coordinator

As the Aquatic Operations Coordinator at Surf Life Saving NSW, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of lifeguard and water safety services across New South Wales. This full-time role, based in Belrose NSW, is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the vital work of keeping communities safe and providing exceptional lifesaving services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee water safety operations across the state, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Manage seasonal and casual aquatic staff and support the Lifeguard Supervisor network
• Build and maintain a high-performing, professional lifeguard workforce
• Coordinate recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of lifeguards and facilitators
• Act as a key liaison between Supervisors and Management, and maintain accurate rostering, payroll data, and personnel records
• Oversee asset and inventory management systems
• Support delivery of aquatic safety services at events
• Lead audits and investigations (including workplace incidents and near-misses) and provide detailed reporting
• Contribute to training compliance and RTO requirements

What you’ll need

• Significant experience in lifeguarding or similar public safety roles

• Strong understanding of Surf Life Saving procedures, policies, and practices
• Proven organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines independently
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Current unrestricted Driver Licence
• Willingness to travel regularly across locations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

What we offer

• Flexible working options.
• An extra paid day off around Christmas time.
• Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership.
• Time in Lieu for extra hours worked.
• Continued learning and development opportunities.
• Onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport discount
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing.
• Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture.
• Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits.

Position: Full-Time

How to apply: via Seek