Same Job Same Pay for Gold Coast Lifeguards

Gold Coast Lifeguards do an amazing job keeping visitors to the local beaches safe.

 
The Gold Coast Lifeguard service has grown significantly in numbers over the years due to the increased population.

The number of Lifeguards employed as casuals has increased as a result of a greater demand for patrolled beaches.

Yet casual Lifeguards aren’t offered the same opportunities as permanent ones when it comes to their wages – even if they’re doing the same job or have more experience.

It takes five years for a permanent Lifeguard to reach the top of their classification level – whereas a casual cannot progress beyond level 1. This is despite having the same qualifications and physical testing requirements. Some of these casuals have been employed for almost 20 years.

There are many casual Lifeguards with far greater experience – but they simply aren’t recognised for this.

That’s why we’re pushing for the Gold Coast City Council to ensure casual lifeguards aren’t worse off than their fellow permanent colleagues and introduce ‘same job – same pay’ opportunities.

Send a message that we need Gold Coast City Council to treat their lifeguards fairly – regardless of whether they’re permanent employees or casuals.

Sign the petition online here or download a hard copy of the petition – feel free to print it out and pass it around your workplace.

If you have any questions or issues, make sure you speak with your AWU Organiser or Delegate.