• Operations Support Membership

    Application

  • This form is for new applications only.

    If you were an endorsed and active member last season please complete the renewal form:  Operations Support Membership Renewal  →

  • Operations Support is currently recruiting for the following:

    Service Region Status
    Rescue Water Craft Operators ALL OPEN
    SurfCom Operators SEQ OPEN
    RPAS Operators ALL OPEN
    Duty Officers ALL OPEN
         
         

     

    • Rescue Water Craft Operators 

    • The Rescue Water Craft Operator or RWC (jetski) service works closely with on-beach lifesavers to conduct roving patrols, surveillance and rescue missions along the coastline. As an RWC operator, you will use your training and skills to manage and operate this vital piece of lifesaving equipment to watch over and protect beachgoers.

    • Surfcom Operator 

    • As a Communications Officer in Surfcom, you will play a key role behind the scenes, liaising with on-beach lifesavers and coordinating SLSQ’s response to coastal incidents, rescues and major first aid treatments in real-time. You will provide an important link to emergency services and will be responsible for liaising directly with police and ambulance officers when required. 

      You will also take charge of monitoring activity along Queensland’s expansive coastline using state-of-the-art technology, including GPS tracking and SLSQ’s wide-reaching network of coastal surveillance cameras.

    • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot 
    • Duty Officer 

    • Duty Officers provide vital support to surf life saving clubs and patrol captains each weekend, ensuring that services are rolled out effectively and efficiently across South East Queensland. As a Duty Officer, you will be responsible for liaising with a wide range of key stakeholders including clubs, patrol captains & their patrol groups, emergency service organisations, SurfCom operators, individual members and media outlets to ensure that beach-goers are offered maximum protection and the best possible outcome is achieved for all parties.

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  • Applying for Rescue Crew Officer

    Application Checklist

     

    Before starting the RCO application process, please carefully review the below checklist of items you will need to have ready to go:

    • Basic information about yourself and best contact details
    • Unform and wetsuit sizes (roughly)
    • Any previously sustained injury information
    • Your previous three seasons' beach patrolling hours
    • A cover letter detailing your surf lifesaving experience and what skills you bring to the service. (PDF preferred)
    • Your current CV/Resume (PDF Prefered)
    • A Surfguard award transcript (You can find a link to this in the SLSQ Members area under 'Awards'.

     

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  • DECLARATION

  • I hereby declare that:

    • I have completed a minimum of one year and 50 hours of active beach patrol (some services may have higher requirements);
    • I have completed the above hours of patrol duty since obtaining my SLSA Bronze Medallion;
    • I am physically fit as a surf lifesaver; and
    • I will make myself available to attend all appropriate training sessions associated with the Service.

    (Point 3 is not applicable to SurfCom Operators)

    IMPORTANT:

    Applicants must be prepared to do two (2) full years service  (subject to extenuating circumstances, eg. Job transfer). If a crew member resigns before full service is completed, such member will forfeit any rights to join the SLSQ Operations Support at any future time.  Being a member of the crew does not give the privilege to neglect normal Club duties.  Accordingly, applicants must realise that SLSQ Operations Support involvement is an extra duty and not a substitute for normal Club duties, and by becoming involved, you may be committing yourself to further obligations over and above your present surf life saving activities.

     

  • Clear

  • All applications are subject to endorsement by your Surf Life Saving Club and the Operations Support Panel. SLSQ will forward your application for consideration and endorsement and will not progress with your appliction until endorsement has been received. Upon receiving endorsement from both your Surf Life Saving Club and the Operations Support Panel, SLSQ will advise you of the result. The length of time for this process to be completed can vary.

    Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact opssupport@lifesaving.com.au

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