Lifeguards use their skills in accident prevention and rescue response to ensure the safety of individuals who are using an aquatic facility. SLSNT Lifeguards work at Leanyer Recreation Park, Palmerston Water Park and at the pools on Darwin Defence Bases.
Check out our Instagram page @lifeguardterritory to see a little more about our work.
Aspiring lifeguards must be:
Casual roles available (up to 60 hours per fortnight) you must be available to work over the Christmas and New Year period.
Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia.
SLSNT will provide all the training required to become a Lifeguard.
Successful applicants will be employed as Trainee Lifeguards and invited to take part in the Lifeguard Training Program to gain their qualifications. Get paid whilst training, including dedicated training blocks and on the job training.
At the end of the Program, Trainee Lifeguards will be recognised as qualified Lifeguards and able to work at most SLSNT facilities.
You must be available.....
An outline of the selection process is as follows:
If you believe you have what it takes to be a lifeguard, then please apply today.
SLSNT Lifeguards are a highly trained team. We developed the Lifeguard Training Program to ensure we get the right people in our team. The Lifeguard Training Program includes the Trainee and Bronze stages of the SLSNT Pathway and takes between 3-6 weeks to complete.
Our preference is always to hire someone with a great attitude and potential regardless of their qualifications.
At the completion of our Lifeguard Training Program, successful applicants will hold the following nationally recognised qualifications:
Most importantly, once all training has been completed, Trainees are fully qualified to work as a Lifeguard with SLSNT across most of our locations. Further training is available for those interested in expanding their knowledge.
If you hold some or all of these qualifications, please apply as we can tailor our training to suit.
Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia.
SLSNT is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. We will require the successful candidates to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, an identity check, a ‘working with children’ and/or a ‘national criminal history record’ check.
Visit Australian Lifeguard Service NT
Contact the Lifeguard Manager, Josh Mitchener
Phone: (08) 8985 6588
Email: lifeguard@lifesavingnt.com.au
Updated 7 June 2023.
