Multicultural Water Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Port Melbourne - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 60000 - 80000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is Victorias peak water safety and lifesaving organisation built on the proud traditions and programs of our founding organisations the Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Lifesaving has been an integral part of the Victorian way of life since 1904. Today LSV is a multifaceted volunteer-based community organisation with a focus on public safety and community wellbeing
Our volunteers members employees and partners work together with communities educational institutions government agencies businesses and the broader aquatic industry to Save lives and empower communities to safely enjoy water.
Multicultural Water Safety Officer
We are super excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Aquatic Capability and Training as the Multicultural Water Safety this role youll be at the forefront of delivering applying resources and maintaining a range of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) education programs and projects - in particular the delivery of our popular and much needed educational incursions and excursions. You will assist with administration the support of funding applications and the promotion involved in our multicultural training initiatives.
But thats not all! Youll also play a crucial role in enhancing community engagement building strong partnerships with D&I participants their agencies and other stakeholders and exploring exciting new collaboration opportunities. If youre passionate about sports and aquatics and eager to make a real difference wed love to hear from you!
Located at our Port Melbourne Head Office and reporting into the Diversity and Inclusion Delivery Coordinator Outreach this dynamic full-time role will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Leading the delivery of LSVs diverse D&I education programs training courses and mentoring initiatives engaging with various communities.
- Driving the promotion coordination and smooth administration of LSVs D&I education and swimming lesson programs.
- Collaborating with community groups and stakeholders to address aquatic education training and employment needs while scouting for future project opportunities.
- Upholding OHS guidelines and vigilantly identify report and manage hazards and address any injuries near misses or equipment issues promptly.
- Champion our Equal Opportunity Harassment and Bullying policies ensuring fair and respectful treatment for all.
- Adhering to LSVs and SLSAs Safeguarding Children and Young People guidelines to ensure a safe environment for young individuals.
Who are you
You are a dynamic professional with a proven track record in delivering engaging education programs to diverse groups. With excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills you excel in customer service and have substantial experience in education aquatic or recreational programs. Your strong organisational and time management abilities enable you to solve problems effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at working both independently and collaboratively you thrive in varied environments and adapt easily to regional travel and changing workloads. You bring energy enthusiasm and a knack for developing innovative business cases that drive revenue. A valid Australian Drivers License Working with Children Check and relevant life-saving qualifications are either already in place or on your radar to obtain.
Previous experience as an officer in a sporting educational emergency service or volunteer-based organisation and knowledge of / or interest in water safety lifesaving Life Saving Victoria Surf Life Saving Australia and Royal Life Saving Society Australia is highly regarded
In return Life Saving Victoria provides a rewarding work environment variety impressive employee benefits (including a fully maintained vehicle) and great office amenities and facilities.
How to apply:
LSV is always looking for enthusiastic community minded individuals. If this opportunity sounds like you please click on Apply Now to complete your application and upload your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this position. Applications close on the 16 September 2024.
LSV is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
LSV takes seriously its responsibility to deliver a safe fair and inclusive environment for Children and Young People. It is essential that anyone involved with LSV understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
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