Role Location: Holsworthy Barracks
Employment Type: Casual
Rate of pay: $29.00+ casual loading (Approx $36.25 per hour)
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.
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 careers@compass-group.com.au
Our people’s 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 means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. 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.
Lifeguard in Liverpool employer: Compass Group
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