The Australian Lifeguard Service is the largest provider of professional lifeguards in Australia. It supplies lifeguards to local councils, national parks and resorts around the country using the organisation’s extensive resources.
Combined with its access to a national infrastructure that includes communications networks, specialist rescue services including Aerial and Marine Rescue Services, and the provision of nationally accredited training. It includes international experts in medicine, equipment and coastal management to ensure best practice is always delivered.
The Australian lifeguard service in Victoria provides both Beach Lifeguard Services and Event Water safety and First Aid Services, providing expert services in water safety management and first aid for sporting and recreational events. LSV is positioned to support your event making use of highly trained lifeguards and our specialist equipment.
The access to highly trained Lifeguards and cost benefit offered by the Australian Lifeguard Services makes it the provider of choice. Our lifeguard services operate hand in hand with the existing volunteer network of services across Victoria, providing access to the infrastructure and equipment across the state, and work closely with the other Emergency Service Organisations at all phases of emergency management.
Where we Operate:
Beach Lifeguard Services
With the support of Department of Justice, landowners and Local Council the Australian Lifeguard Service patrols 42 beaches across the Victorian state, and operates an additional 8 roving RWC patrol services including Surf Coast West, Surf Coast East, Geelong West, Geelong East, Port Phillip, Kingston, Peninsula & Bass.
The Paid Lifeguard Service operates the main season from Boxing Day through Australia Day weekend with pre-season and post season in several locations across the state.
All paid lifeguard sites are list below.
Lifesavers are only on duty when the red and yellow flags are displayed. Remember to always SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS at a patrolled beach, if we cant see you, we cant save you!
Volunteer lifesavers provide patrols on weekends and most public holidays during this period. Additional services are provided at unpatrolled locations and midweek by employed Lifeguards during the peak summer period.
For exact beach locations and further information please visit beachsafe.org.au or contact the Lifesaving Operations on 03 9676 6930
For exact beach locations and further information please visit beachsafe.org.au or contact the Lifesaving Operations
| Club/Beach | Volunteer Lifesavers (Weekends & Public Holidays) | Paid Lifeguards (Weekdays) |
|---|---|---|
Altona |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Anglesea |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
13 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Point Roadknight |
- |
26 December 2021 - 20 February 2022 |
Apollo Bay |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Aspendale |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Bancoora |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Barwon Heads/13th Beach |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Beaumaris |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Black Rock |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Bonbeach |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Brighton |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Cape Paterson |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Carrum |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Chelsea Longbeach |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Dromana Bay |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Edithvale |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Elwood |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Fairhaven |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Frankston |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Geelong (Eastern Beach) |
20 November 2021 - 25 April 2021 ** Weekends/Public Holidays Only from 20 February to 25 April |
|
Gunnamatta |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Half Moon Bay |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Hampton |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Inverloch |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Jan Juc |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Kennett River |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022Plus Labour Day and Easter Weekends |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Lakes Entrance |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Eastern Beach Lakes Entrance |
- |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Lorne |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
13 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Mallacoota |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Mentone |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Mildura |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Mordialloc |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Mornington |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Mount Martha |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Ocean Grove |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
RAAFs Beach |
- |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Point Leo |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Point Lonsdale |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Queenscliff |
- |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Port Campbell |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Port Melbourne |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Port Fairy |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Portland |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Narrawong |
- |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Portsea |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Rosebud and McCrae |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Sandridge |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Sandringham |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Seaford |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Seaspray |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Sorrento |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
22 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
South Melbourne |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
St Kilda |
13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
15 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Tidal River |
- |
26 December 2021 - 26 January 2022 |
Torquay |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
13 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Cosy Corner (Torquay Front Beach) |
- |
26 December 2021 - 20 February 2022 |
Venus Bay |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Waratah Beach |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Warrnambool |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 05 February 2022 |
Werribee SouthWilliamstown |
-13 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
18 December 2021 - 06 February 202229 December 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Wonthaggi |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
- |
Woodside Beach |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Woolamai Beach |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 November 2021 - 19 February 2022 |
Cowes |
- |
26 December 2021 - 30 January 2022 |
Smiths Beach |
27 February 2022 - 25 April 2022 |
26 December 2020 - 20 February 2022 |
Wye River |
27 November 2021 - 25 April 2022 |
29 December 2021 - 25 January 2022 |
Event Lifeguards
As a recognised emergency service, Life Saving Victoria provides highly trained and experience Lifeguards to provide both Water Safety and First Aid Services, across the Melbourne metropolitan, regional and rural areas throughout the state, to most aquatic environments both in-water and land-based.
Our Lifeguards are highly skilled in rescue, resuscitation, treatment of both major and minor first aid, incident management, with strong customer service focus.
With Life Saving Victoria’s extensive capabilities and resources, we cater to most aquatic environment, proving exceptional event lifesaving services.
For peace of mind and safety at your next event, contact LSV for all your Water Safety and First Aid services, For further details as to what level of service provision would be appropriate for your requirements, please complete the form below or contact Lifeguard Services on 03 9676 6930 or email lifeguardservices@lsv.com.au
Event Services Lifeguard Hire Form
Some of those events include:
- Rowing Regattas
- Spring Racing Carnival
- Open water swims and triathlons
- Radio and television promotions
- School / Outdoor group excursions
- Docklands Winter Festival
- Fashion and advertising film shoots
- Movie productions
- Private functions such as birthday parties, corporate events and family gatherings
- Music Festivals
Our clients include – Victoria Racing Club, City of Melbourne, Rowing Australia, Rowing Victoria, Showtime Attractions, Scotch College, Peter Jones Special Events, Lord Somers Camp, Herald and Weekly Times, Tough Mudder, Limelight Sports and McGuire Media.
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Equipment
Life Saving Victoria’s can provide both rescue and first aid equipment to meet the needs of your event, with our extensive resources we ensure all equipment is regularly maintained and ready for use, fit for purpose and the event requirements.
Standard Equipment
- Rescue tubes
- Oxygen unit and defibrillator
- Lifeguard First Aid Kits
Event Specific
- Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB)
- Rescue Water Craft (Jet Ski)
- Spinal board and accessories
- Rescue boards
Become a Paid Lifeguard
LSV employs over 250 staff as Paid Lifeguards to protect the Victorian public during the peak summer season. Applications for lifeguards are sought annually from July to September with interviews and other recruitment processes taking place from October. All new lifeguards are encouraged to attend LSV’s Advanced Lifesaving Camp where they undertake scenario based activities, learn from content experts and understand how to lifeguard Victoria’s beaches effectively.
Applications to become an LSV Paid Lifeguard and to attend LSV’s Advanced Lifesaving Camp are advertised via LSV Circular, and across various other channels: https://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/support/circulars/
For more information please contact Lifesaving Operations on 03 9676 6930 or email lifeguardservices@lsv.com.au
Pre-Requisite Awards for a Beach Lifeguard
- Bronze Medallion
- CPR (HLTAID009)
- First Aid (FA) – (HLTAID011)
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) – (HLTAID015)
- Silver Medallion Beach Management (SMBM)
- IRB Crew (IRBC)
- SSV Operator (ATV) (except those under 18 years of age)
- Current Employment Working with Children Check (WWCC) *note this includes all lifeguards including those under 18 years of age
Strongly Encouraged
- Gold Medallion (GM)
- IRB Driver (IRBD)
- Pool Lifeguard
Essential Personal Specification
Lifeguards are required to keep physically fit in order to perform all Lifeguard duties. A fitness criteria is outlined below in which all prospective lifeguards and current lifeguards are required to pass.
- Lifeguarding/Lifesaving patrol experience
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public
- Demonstrate an ability to work in a team situation
- Demonstrate ability, in a 100 metre rescue tube swim, patient pick up and return to shore
- Successfully demonstrate current resuscitation techniques
- Successfully complete a theory examination
- Successfully complete an 400m Swim/800m run/400m board paddle/800m run in under 25 minutes
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