Pool Lifeguard

About the role

We are looking for Pool Lifeguards to join our team on a casual basis to supervise and oversee customers within the aquatic centre at the Swan Active leisure facility in Midland. This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for water safety while ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Reporting to the Aquatics and Operations Supervisor and the Aquatics & Operations Team Leader on shift, Pool Lifeguards will have the important responsibility of maintaining our facilities to the highest standard and overseeing all aspects of aquatic supervision. they will lead by example and inspire the team they work around, maintain pool deck and first aid equipment records, and bring a creative approach to the role.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all facility users by ensuring patron behaviour aligns with pool rules and regulations, and by taking appropriate action to address any disruptive or difficult individuals as necessary.
• Undertake necessary training and maintain required qualifications.
• Provide diligent supervision of aquatic areas and provide first aid treatment as appropriate.
• Assist in the organisation of daily operations of the Centre including programming and equipment set up and pack down.
• Carry out routine checks and report required maintenance throughout the facility to ensure all equipment is always fully operational and in safe working condition.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Current Pool Lifeguard Award
• Current resuscitation certification (CPR)
• Current first aid certificate     
• Pool Managers Certificate & LIWA Accreditation will be highly regarded
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $17.65 (under 17 years old) to $34.81 (plus 25% casual loading) depending on the age of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

• Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Kellie Burns directly at (08) 9267 8***.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9***.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing date: Saturday 19 September 2026 11PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies, please.