Make a difference and inspire safer communities as a Community Awareness Presenter!

Are you confident speaking in front of groups, passionate about community education, and ready to help save lives through awareness and prevention?

Surf Life Saving Queensland is looking for energetic and engaging Community Awareness Presenters in Hervey Bay to deliver interactive beach and water safety education programs across schools, community groups, public events, and community settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine presentation skills, community engagement, and education to create real impact across Queensland communities.

Training and scheduled shifts will commence in August.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
• Paid parental leave available
• Membership to Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing

What You'll Do:

• Deliver engaging beach and water safety presentations
• Facilitate education sessions in schools, community groups, and events
• Adapt presentations to suit different audiences and environments
• Set up and pack down educational equipment and resources
• Support regional and state-wide community initiatives
• Maintain accurate reporting and administrative records
• Promote positive community engagement and safe practices

About You:

• Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Current first aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver License and reliable transport
• Availability to work flexible hours, including school-hour programming and occasional community events
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Confident engaging with groups of varying sizes and demographics
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt and think on your feet during program delivery
• Current Surf Life Saving membership and proficient Bronze Medallion qualification or willingness to obtain as part of onboarding (4 day course)
• Experience in education, community engagement, presenting, coaching, or youth programs (desirable)
• Knowledge of Surf Life Saving Queensland programs and services (desirable)
• Knowledge of beach safety, water safety, first aid, and CPR principles (desirable)

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland is a dynamic, purpose‑driven organisation committed to saving lives and building safer communities. Established in 1930, SLSQ now supports:

• 36,000+ members
• 57 surf lifesaving clubs
• 600+ staff
• Programs reaching 462,000+ community participants annually

Our proud history is built on volunteer dedication, community engagement and a lifelong commitment to beach safety.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form - https://form.jotform.com/252088501136856.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, detailing your experience of interacting/working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity.