Job Description

Make an impact that saves lives. Lead services that protect communities. Build the future of surf lifesaving in the North Barrier region.

Surf Life Saving Queensland is seeking a passionate, organised and community‑minded Lifesaving Services Coordinator to help drive high‑quality lifesaving and emergency response services across the North Barrier Region. If you thrive in a role with purpose, love working with volunteers, and enjoy the challenge of coordinating essential services, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. This position is based in our Townsville office.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
• Paid parental leave available
• Membership to Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
• Onsite parking

What You'll Do:

• Provide guidance, supervision and operational support to lifesaving clubs across the North Barrier Region.
• Collaborate closely with Club Captains, Branch Officers and regional leadership to strengthen service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with volunteers, councils and emergency services.
• Oversee compliance, operational planning and quality assurance for lifesaving activities.
• Conduct audits, analyse service gaps and help drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and update regional Lifesaving Service Plans.
• Support incident reviews and contribute to emergency response coordination.
• Prepare accurate reports for regional and branch leadership.
• Positively represent the SLSQ brand and promote community engagement.

About You:

Essential

• Blue Card (Working with Children) (or the ability to obtain)
• Driver Licence
• Bronze Medallion / Cert II Public Safety (or ability to obtain)
• Advanced Resuscitation & First Aid certificates (or the ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexibility for occasional weekend and evening work to attend meetings, carnivals and assist the branch and club volunteers

Desirable

• Knowledge of surf lifesaving operations or similar community‑based programs

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form - https://form.jotform.com/252088501136856.

Apply now and help shape the future of lifesaving in the North Barrier Region.