BRONZE LIFEGUARD (CASUAL)

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in Western Australia region at City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into a community facility operations, public safety, and aquatic recreation pathway within local government offers an exceptional corporate landscape for safety-conscious professionals to anchor rewarding, flexible tenure in Australia. Based out of the premier Goldfields Oasis complex in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, this casual role provides a reputable platform to manage pool-deck safety, execute preventative water monitoring, and deliver responsive customer service. It represents an ideal launching pad for students, early career lifesavers, or fitness freelancers looking to gain prestigious public sector connections, enjoy comprehensive workplace benefits, and thrive within a supportive, nationwide recognized Employer of Choice.

Job Summary

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking motivated, proactive, and vigilant team members to join the Corporate & Commercial directorate as Casual Bronze Lifeguards. Reporting directly to the Senior Officer Aquatics at the Goldfields Oasis, successful candidates will be responsible for the diligent, safe, and professional supervision of the aquatics infrastructure, including the main pool, spa, and sauna environments. Key performance markers focus heavily on maintaining unwavering deck vigilance, performing proactive patron saves, administering emergency first aid, and ensuring pristine visual hygiene across the facility's shared spaces.

• Employer Name: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
• Employment Type: Casual
• Desirable Education Level: Valid Bronze Medallion and recognized emergency medical response credentials are mandatory
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 99 Johnston St, Somerville WA 6430 (Goldfields Oasis)
• Estimated Salary: AUD $28.27 – $30.50 per hour
• Application Deadline: Thursday 31 December 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Active swimmers, lifesavers, or sports coaching students seeking a highly rewarding, flexible casual schedule that blends clean municipal shifts around primary academic or career tracks.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on locking in a consistent, verified customer service and public safety history with a dominant regional local government.
• Reliable, clear-thinking team players who bring sharp situational awareness, mature communication habits, and a dedicated approach to managing community welfare under pressure.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pool, spa, and sauna sectors in a mature, reliable manner, ensuring complete visual vigilance over the pool deck at all times.
• Administer immediate first aid, manage emergency water rescues, and initiate swift emergency action protocols in strict line with site policies.
• Clear and structure pool equipment, manage custom lane configurations, and track the functional integrity of aquatic facility resources.
• Maintain high visual presentation, performing light maintenance and cleaning routines across the pool area, storerooms, first aid room, and guest changing blocks.
• Address patron needs or safety concerns immediately, delivering high-quality public relations in complete alignment with the City’s Customer Service Charter.
• Log task summaries accurately and ensure all critical documentation is filed in accordance with the City's Record Keeping Plan.
• Collaborate cleanly within the Oasis Aquatics crew to develop efficient, WHS-compliant operational practices and mitigate pool-deck hazards.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a valid, current Bronze Medallion certification from the Royal Life Saving Society of Western Australia (or approved domestic equivalent).
• Must possess a valid, current First Aid Certificate (inclusive of up-to-date Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR data).
• Possess a valid, current Western Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Must present a current, satisfactory National Police Clearance certificate.
• Possess a valid, unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class driver’s licence.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, public presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of personal duty of care responsibilities and broader Work Health and Safety (WHS) codes within a dynamic leisure center.

Benefits

• Competitive baseline public sector hourly wages backed by a transparent enterprise award structure.
• Generous council superannuation frameworks with the City matching up to a 3% co-contribution layer against voluntary employee payments.
• Access to tax-effective corporate salary sacrificing tools and flexible casual shift management schedules.
• Comprehensive employee well-being initiatives, including direct access to the municipal Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Subsidised gym, pool, and leisure fitness memberships located directly within the premier Goldfields Oasis facility.
• A $300 annual cash-equivalent financial reimbursement benefit covering entry fees or personal utilization of City-owned public assets.
• Access to rebated child care programs, free staff parking arrays, and continuous internal technical training pipelines.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold completely unrestricted, legal domestic working rights within Australia at the absolute time of processing application files.
• Compliance Warning: Appointment to this community-facing safety pool is strictly subject to clearing comprehensive background screens and maintaining strict alignment with the City's Code of Conduct.
• Roster Flexibility Note: Due to the community operating layouts of the Goldfields Oasis, candidates must bring an adaptable approach toward accepting early morning, late evening, and weekend shift allocations as pool requirements change.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume outlining your aquatic supervision background, rescue exposure, accurate compliance certification dates, and active references.
• A clean, structured cover letter cleanly highlighting your availability for flexible scheduling, physical capability, and your general alignment with the council's behavioral values.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder governs a thriving, globally recognized regional hub covering 95,000 square kilometers and hosting over 30,000 residents in Western Australia. Employing over 400 staff members across eight contemporary public facilities, the City delivers premium events, handles major infrastructure investments, and focuses on being a sustainable regional city of the future. The Goldfields Oasis functions as an award-winning industry leader with an outstanding work culture guided by its core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Excellence.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Careers Portal - Vacancy: Bronze Lifeguard Casual (Position Number 2467)