Lifeguard RAAF Base Townsville Part Time

Lifeguard

• Role location: Townsville
• Part Time Role
• Rewarding role supporting ESS Defence

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Lifeguard to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business. Youll play a vital role in maintaining a safe compliant and welcoming aquatic and recreation environment ensuring Defence personnel can enjoy fitness and leisure facilities with confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee daily operations of the gym and pool ensuring compliance with water quality safety and legislative standards.
• Supervise facility users andmaintainemergency response readiness including lifeguard coverage.
• Lead inspections enforce site-specific safety instructions andmaintaincompliance documentation.
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas.
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean well-maintained and safe for use.
• Respond to emergencies including first aid and oxygen administration whererequired.
• 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.

• 3 years experience in a fitness aquatic recreation or supervisory role (for Sport & Recreation positions)
• Certificate III or IV in Fitness (essential for gym-based roles)
• Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles)
• Level 1 First Aid & CPR with ability to administer oxygen
• Experience managing staff rosters attendance and performance (where applicable)
• Friendly reliable and professional withstrong communicationskills
• Comfortable working in structured high-compliance Defence environments
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and reliable transport (some sites may require travel)
• Strong commitment to safety teamwork and operational excellence
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearancerequired)
• Ability to obtain andmaintaina 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.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or .

Our peoples unique backgrounds experience and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams we create inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operations. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation gender expressions gender identity and people with disability.