Coastal Safety Coordinator

Join Surf Life Saving Australia as our Coastal Safety Coordinator Help support Surf Life Saving’s mission through impactful, purpose‑driven coastal safety programs. Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s leading authority in coastal safety, drowning prevention, and rescue operations. With more than 198,000 members across 315 affiliated Surf Life Saving Clubs, we represent the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia. Since 1907, Surf Life Saving has saved over 700,000 lives. Our mission is clear — to turn the tide on coastal drownings — and our vision is zero preventable deaths in Australian waters. Everything we do supports safer coasts and stronger communities. By joining SLSA, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to purpose, community, and meaningful impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coastal Safety Manager, the Coastal Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting national coastal safety initiatives through effective project coordination, administration, and data-driven insights. This role focuses on the delivery of key funding programs, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring SLSA meets its obligations under government funding agreements. You will work closely with internal teams, state and territory representatives, and external partners to support programs that directly improve safety outcomes across Australia’s coastline. This is a full‑time role, based at our Iconic Bondi Icebergs Office and Helicopter base at La Perouse.

Key Responsibilities - Support the coordination and delivery of national coastal safety funding programs, including Beach Safety Equipment Fund, Blackspot Funding, and BRP Equipment Fund - Assist in the development and management of project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements - Monitor program budgets and support funding acquittals in line with government requirements - Undertake data collection and analysis to support evidence‑based decision making and demonstrate program outcomes - Provide administrative and operational support across Coastal Safety initiatives and day‑to‑day activities - Coordinate meetings, agendas, and materials for committees, advisory groups, and working groups - Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including SLSA teams, states, clubs, and technical experts - Support communication and promotion of program activities and successes - Contribute to key publications including the Annual Report and National Coastal Safety Report (NCSR) - Support drowning reduction initiatives such as Beach Blackspot Programs - Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and program delivery Who You Are - Our ideal candidate will have: Qualifications: - Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in project management, administration, data analysis, or a related field Knowledge & Experience: - Experience coordinating projects or programs, including logistics such as travel, accommodation, and events - Experience working with multiple stakeholders, ideally in a not‑for‑profit or federated environment - Strong report writing and documentation capability - Experience working with data, including Excel and data formatting - An understanding of Surf Life Saving operations (desirable) Skills & Attributes: - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities - High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines - Confident written and verbal communication skills - Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and present information - Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach

SLSA Benefits and Culture

SLSA is committed to ensuring all employees have a healthy work-life balance within their role. We offer a range of benefits designed to support flexibility, wellbeing and career growth: - Hybrid working and flexible arrangement options - Supportive, inclusive workplace culture - Fitness Passport access - Professional development opportunities - As a not‑for‑profit organisation, access to salary packaging benefits - The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, life‑saving work Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to SLSA, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our mission to save lives and keep our beaches safe.

Mandatory screening questions

To be considered for the role, applicants must address the following in their cover letter: 1. Briefly outline your experience in project coordination, administration, or data analysis, and the types of programs or initiatives you have supported. 2. Describe how you manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 3. Provide an example of how you have worked with stakeholders to deliver a project or outcome.

Eligibility

Please note that only applicants with the eligibility to work in Australia will be considered for this role. To be successful, you must hold full Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. SLSA is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive workplace.

SLSA values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply for any of our recruitment opportunities. SLSA is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates will be required to undertake a Working With Children Check prior to commencing employment. SLSA provides workplace adjustments for people with a disability. SLSA reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment and may commence interviewing prior to the closing date.