Description

Step into the role of Community Awareness Coordinator (Brisbane) and be the reason a child knows what to do in a rip — helping make our communities safer, one program at a time.

At Surf Life Saving Queensland, we don’t just patrol beaches — we empower Queenslanders with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe around water. In this dynamic, community-facing role, you’ll lead the delivery of engaging public safety programs across Brisbane, building strong partnerships and making a genuine impact where it matters most.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
• Paid parental leave available
• Membership to Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Onsite parking
• Convenient office location in South Brisbane (4101)

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and deliver engaging Community Awareness and Public Safety Education programs across the Brisbane region.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support Community Awareness Presenters to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Maintain accurate reporting, data tracking, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Contribute to funding proposals, innovation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

• Current (or ability to obtain) a working with children blue card.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Surf Life Saving membership or willingness to obtain a Bronze Medallion.
• Experience in surf lifesaving, emergency services, education, or community safety programs.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service capability.
• Proven ability to coordinate staff across multiple sites and manage scheduling.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends on occasion.

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

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. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form – https://form.jotform.com/252088501136856.

If you thrive in community-facing roles, love delivering engaging education programs, and want to be part of an organisation that truly saves lives — we’d love to hear from you.

• Coordinate and deliver engaging Community Awareness and Public Safety Education programs across the Brisbane region.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support Community Awareness Presenters to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Maintain accurate reporting, data tracking, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Contribute to funding proposals, innovation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service capability.
• Proven ability to coordinate staff across multiple sites and manage scheduling.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

• Current (or ability to obtain) a working with children blue card.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Surf Life Saving membership or willingness to obtain a Bronze Medallion.
• Experience in surf lifesaving, emergency services, education, or community safety programs.