Lifeguard

Compass Group · Canberra ACT 2600 · Casual/Holiday
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Lifeguard

Compass Group
Canberra ACT 2600

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Casual/Holiday

~$72k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Oversee pool operations, water quality, safety compliance and user supervision at RMC Duntroon.
  • Provide lifeguard coverage, respond to emergencies and administer first aid and oxygen where required.
  • Support fitness centre inductions, customer service, incident reporting and a proactive safety culture.

Role Location: RMC Duntroon

Employment Type: Casual

Rate of Pay: $36.25 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)

We’re seeking Lifeguard to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia.

Sport, Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee daily operations of the pool, ensuring compliance with water quality, safety, and legislative standards. 
  • Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage. 
  • Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas. 
  • Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users. 
  • Respond to emergencies, including first aid and oxygen administration where required. 
  • Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly. 
  • Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, wellbeing, teamwork, and professionalism. 

What we are looking for:

You may be suited to this role if you bring experience in fitness, aquatic services, hospitality, or facilities support, along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. 

  • Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles) 
  • Working with Children Check
  • Level 1 First Aid & CPR, with ability to administer oxygen 
  • Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence 
  • Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearance required) 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

Why join us?  

  • Be part of a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force  
  • Job security with a global leader in facilities and hospitality services  
  • Supportive team culture and great workplace benefits  
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.   

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Skills

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Aquatic safetyCprCustomer serviceEmergency responseFirst aidFitness centre inductionsHazard reportingIncident reportingLifeguardingOxygen administrationPool operationsSafety commitmentTeamworkUser supervisionWater quality monitoring

Licenses & certifications

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Australian citizenshipCurrent lifeguard awardDefence security clearanceFirst aid and cpr certificationNational police checkWorking with children check level 1

Perks & benefits

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Career development opportunitiesJob securityOngoing trainingSupportive team cultureWorkplace benefits

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