Quick overview
Job description
At a Glance
Work type: Multiple casual opportunities available!
Hourly Pay Rate: $34.52 + 12% superannuation
Location: Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC)
We have multiple casual Lifeguard positions available!
Apply to join as a lifeguard for Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC), which has been awarded for Aquatic Facility of the Year at the 2025 Royal Life Saving Awards Gala – The Aquas.
At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.
About the role
This position is responsible for supervising bodies of water, ensuring the facility is clean and safe and allowing the venue to provide services in a safe manner.
On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:
- Supervising bodies of water to ensure compliance with centre policy and industry standards
- Monitoring and controlling the activities of hirers and the public within the pools and facility.
- Ensuring consistent high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security within the pool surrounds.
- Ensuring correct use and proper storage and security of all pool equipment and chemicals.
- Performing pool rescues and first aid procedures when required.
What’s on offer
We are offering multiple casual positions with a competitive hourly rate $34.52 plus 25% casual loading plus 12% Superannuation.
Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:
- Flexibility: Fleixble shift options!
- Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
- Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location
- Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning
About you
The successful candidate should have a positive attitude and willingness to learn and work and will bring:
- Previous experience and success in a comparable role
- Ability to identify safety hazards associated with the operation of aquatic facilities and programs.
Flexibility and willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster across multiple facilities is also required.
To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences:
- Current Australian Pool Lifeguard Certificate
- Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.
Please upload:
- Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description.
Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.
As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to Recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to confirm that your WWCC is in progress.
Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre employment compliance checks.
- Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.
How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.
We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Eligibility: Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.