Lifeguard - Casual

Level 3 - $39.24 - $52.32 per hour (including Casual Loading) + 12% Superannuation

The Role

Love the water, care about safety, and want to make a splash in your community? Join the Town as a Lifeguard and be a local hero every day!

Our Aquatics Team are looking for casual Lifeguards, with shifts available at the South Hedland Aquatic Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre. This is a flexible role, with early morning, midday, evening, and weekend shifts available.

The responsibilities of a casual Lifeguard include:

• Providing safe and effective supervision of the swimming pools and aquatic features;
• Delivering a high level of customer service and professionalism;
• Providing emergency response and first aid; and
• Maintaining the facility in a safe, clean, hygienic and presentable condition for all customers to enjoy

Please refer to the attached position description for further information regarding the role.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Current RLSSWA Pool Lifeguard accreditation
• Current First Aid qualification
• Current CPR certification including use of oxygen and defibrillator
• Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible working hours – including evenings and weekends
• 12% Superannuation – with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Competitive hourly rate
• Training and professional development opportunities

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia’s beautiful North-West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact the Talent team on (08) 9158 9300 or .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Sunday 8 November 2026

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.