Pool Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Please view the below documents for this position:

• Position Description
• Inherent Requirements

Are you a Pool Lifeguard with a positive, hardworking attitude? Then we are looking for you! 

We are currently hiring for the 2026 - 2027 Summer season, casual employment will be from October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

As a Stonnington Pool Lifeguard at the iconic Harold Holt Swim Centre and Prahran Aquatic Centre, you’ll play a vital role in providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for our community.  Candidates need to be available to work a variety of shifts across weekends, evenings and early mornings.

In this role you will:

• Provide effective supervision of aquatic facilities to ensure the safety of all facility users
• Have the ability to remain vigilant, focused, and responsive always
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to educate, enforce rules, and respond to incidents as needed

The hourly rate is $45.34 per hour (includes casual loading) + 12% superannuation.

What you'll need to succeed in this role:

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification 
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
• Current EMPLOYEE Working with Children Check

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Pedro Vivas, Aquatic Operations Lead on 04•• ••• 668. 

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. 

Submitting your application 
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington 

The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

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