8 x Permanent part-time roles available!Multiple shifts Generous leave benefits Supportive team environment Banyule Leisure is part of the council's Healthy and Active Communities portfolio.The Pool lifeguard team reports to Banyule Leisure's Operations Team and is responsible for supervising all patrons in the aquatic spaces of Ivanhoe Aquatic & Olympic Leisure.About the Role: As Pool Lifeguard you will supervise the aquatic environment at Ivanhoe Aquatic and Olympic Leisure Centre, ensuring that the aquatic facilities are safe for swimming and water-based activities.Staff are also required to mitigate hazards, manage emergency situations, and communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public.** Please choose your preferred shifts in the Employment form from the shifts provided.Disclaimer: two minimum shifts are to be selected.Skills, experience and certificates: Experience in pool supervision is desirable.Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate.Prior Experience in a Lifeguarding position/ Surf Lifesaving Is highly regarded.A practical knowledge of pool supervision, water safety, water education, first aid, resuscitation, rescue techniques and public safety requirements Strong verbal communication skills are required in the position.A strong customer service orientation is required in dealings with patrons, members and residents.Sound liaison skills are required in dealings with aquatic facility staff, Council staff and management.Essential: Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR.Current RLSS / Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard certificate.Current Working with Children Check Mandatory Pre-employment screenings: Police Check Pre-employment Medical Working with Children's Check How to apply: For more information about this position please view the position description.To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Nicholas Vouk Tel: (03) 9422 6169 or Craig Body Tel: (03) 9490 7175 for a confidential conversation.Applications close: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 11:45 PM Why choose Banyule?Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ******.Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion.They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.We offer: Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment) 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer.2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service) Study assistance (permanent employees) Award-winning learning and development opportunities Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse.All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.