The Rescue Water Craft Operator or RWC (jet ski) 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.

Operator Prerequisites:

• Works Based assessment + Fitness assessment
• Personal Water Craft License
• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion)
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID015 or equivalent).
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 or its successor or equivalent).
• C Class drivers license (or interstate equivalent)

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.

Operator Prerequisites:

• Be a minimum of 16 years old;
• Completion of a works based assessment
• SLSA Bronze Medallion or a SLSA Radio Operators certificate;
• Minimum 25 hours over the last 3 patrolling seasons. Or other experience as deemed acceptable.

UAV Operations with Operations Support are currently being reviewed. Operations have paused for now however, the capability remains available via Uncrewed Aviation, SLSQ's commercial arm arm, for emergencies where required.

Duty Officers provide vital support to surflife 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.

Prerequisites

Mandatory:

1. Shall be a current financial member of a Surf Life Saving Club;
2. Shall be endorsed by the state Operations Support Panel and State Lifesaving Committee;
3. Shall have held an SLSA Bronze Medallion and patrolled for at least 5 years in a role of Vice Patrol Captain or Patrol Captain regularly during this time;
4. Member must be able to demonstrate current lifesaving knowledge;
5. Shall hold a current Radio Operator’s Certificate, Applied First Aid, Advanced
   Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (or ARC and Defib), and Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Award;
6. Operate a 4WD endorsement;
7. Shall hold a current open driver’s license;
8. Shall hold a current working with children blue card
9. Shall be renewed by application through the State Operations Support Advisor and the Operations Support Panel upon the recommendation and endorsement of the regional Operations Support Coordinator.
10. Candidate MUST have club endorsement on Operations Support application form.

Desirable:

1. A member entering into this position would typically possess a broad practical understanding of:
   • the services and capabilities that can be provided by SLSQ; and
   • the statutory authorities and other relevant external stakeholders which work with SLSQ.

Once endorsed as a Duty Officer, members are required to complete the following awards/training:

1. Complete two full-day shifts with a qualified DO (incl. POM and Manual induction);
2. Complete two half-day shifts in SOCC alongside a operator or Communications Coordinator;
3. Have completed the relevant Non Technical Skills/ Crew Resource Management Training session on line at NSW Emergency Management or equivalent within 12 months.
4. Have attended a phase 1 search and rescue (SAR) course (within 12 months of becoming a DO);
5. State 4WD Induction (within 12 months)

SLSQ’s Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service is manned by both fulltime and volunteer crew members. This structure ensures a rich blend of experience across the service, while also providing a clear pathway for volunteer surf lifesavers to up-skill and transfer their patrol experience from the beach to the sky.

Helicopter crew members are highly trained, qualified and motivated members of the surf lifesaving movement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion).
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID007 or equivalent.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or its successor or equivalent).
• Other awards additional to those specified above will be considered when selecting candidates
• Holds a current Working with Children Clearance (previously known as a Blue Card).
• Open vehicle driver’s license
• Have completed a minimum of three (3) years SLS beach patrol service.

NOTE: No age requirement for crew applications, it is to be determined by the prerequisites including patrol experience and minimum awards.