RWC Operator / Branch Duty Officer

RWC Operator / Branch Duty Officer

Expressions of Interest
Name*

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Email
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Phone Number
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Club*

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSCFingal Beach SLSCBirubi Point SLSCStockton SLSCNobbys SLSCNewcastle SLSCCooks Hill SLSCDixon Park SLSCMerewether SLSCRedhead SLSCSwansea Belmont SLSCCaves SLSCCatherine Hill Bay SLSC
Interested in:*
RWC Operator

Prerequisites
Prerequistes - please tick all that apply*

Financial Member (2025/26 Season)Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion & Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)Valid Drivers Licence (minimum Green P's)Access to a vehicle with towing capacity
We would also prefer members who:
- Hold a Proficient Silver Medallion -IRB Driver
- Current SLS First Aid / HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- Current SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation
- Hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Beach Management OR hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Patrol Captain
- Hold a current and valid NSW driver’s licence with towing capacity (minimum green Ps)
- Current SLS Silver Medallion IRB Driver
Please give us an outline as to why you'd like to be an RWC Operator for HSLS*
Branch Duty Officer

Role
- Liaises with and Provides support and guidance to Patrol Captains/SurfCom Operators.
- Liaise with emergency services.
- Act as forward commander of lifesaving response to a reported emergency at unpatrolled locations or after-hours/out-of-season.
- Liaise with lifeguards/ lifeguard supervisors.
- Act as Forward Commander or other role as delegated to by Patrol Captain at patrolled locations.
- Co-ordinate lifesaving services at unpatrolled locations.
- Co-ordinate post incident debriefing and facilitate counselling for personnel.
- On-site media liaison (directs media to the appropriate Branch/State personnel).
Branch Duty Officer

Prerequisites
- Financial Member (2025/26 Season)
- Current SLS First Aid / HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- Current SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation
- Current SLSA Bronze Medallion & Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Beach Management OR hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Patrol Captain
- Have (or be willing to obtain) PUAOPE012A - Control a Level 1 incident
Prerequistes - please tick all that you currently hold*

Financial Member (2025/26 Season)Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion & Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)Current SLS First Aid / HLTAID011 Provide first aidCurrent SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitationHold the SLSA Silver Medallion Beach Management OR hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Patrol CaptainHave (or be willing to obtain) PUAOPE012A - Control a Level 1 incident
If no, currently waiting to complete a course, please note below.
Tell us why you'd like to be a Duty Officer for HSLS.*
Please read the following statement carefully and confirm your understanding by checking the box below.

I understand that submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) form does not guarantee my selection. I understand that selection is based on various criteria, including but not limited to:
- Demand for Operators/Duty Officers in various areas of the Branch
- Availablity of trainers
- Skill set
- Club endorsement
and my submission is only an initial expression of my interest. Members EOI's will stay on record until Branch has been in contact with them or their club to ascertain suitablilty.
By checking the box below, you acknowledge and agree to the terms stated, indicating that you understand that the submission of this EOI is not a guarantee of selection.*

I confirm that I understand that submitting this EOI form does not guarantee selection.
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