Coordinator - Club & Lifesaving Support

Coordinator - Club & Lifesaving Support

Help Build Safer Communities Across Tasmania

Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST) is seeking a motivated and community-minded Coordinator - Club & Lifesaving Support to join our team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports volunteers, strengthens community safety and helps deliver lifesaving services across Tasmania.

As Tasmania's peak body for coastal safety and lifesaving activities, SLST works alongside surf lifesaving clubs, Volunteer Marine Rescue units, emergency services, government and community partners to help keep people safe in and around the water.

About the role

This varied and rewarding role supports the delivery of programs, projects and operational services that contribute to safe, effective and sustainable lifesaving outcomes.  Key areas of responsibility include:

• Coordinate programs, projects and safety initiatives to support Surf Life Saving Clubs and Volunteer Marine Rescue units and our members.

• Assisting with community safety and operational activities

• Building positive relationships with stakeholders

• Maintaining systems, records and reporting processes

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, and helping things get done.

• Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• A great communicator and relationship builder with diverse stakeholders.

• Experienced in program development and coordination.

• Confident using IT systems for administration, planning, and reporting.

• Flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Essential requirements

• Current driver’s licence

• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment category)

Desirable

• An understanding of Surf Life Saving or experience working with volunteers or community organisations will be highly regarded.

Why join SLST

• A varied and flexible role in a purpose-led organisation

• A supportive, friendly team that values initiative and collaboration

• Opportunities to grow your skills

• Salary aligned with experience, the Sporting Organisations Award 2020, and additional benefit of NFP Salary Packaging

• Work that contributes to drowning prevention and community safety across Tasmania

Employment Details

Full-time position

• Based in Hobart

• Some evening, weekend work, and statewide travel is required

• Driver's Licence and Working with Vulnerable People Registration required

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Current CV

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your interest and addressing the selection criteria.

• Applications close 9.00am Monday 31 August.

Surf Life Saving Tasmania is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.