DUTY OFFICER

DUTY OFFICER
The duty officer is the tasking officer and on scene incident coordinator for volunteer patrols and operation support services throughout the patrol season. The position is designed to utilise suitably qualified lifesavers to enhance lifesaving service delivery. A duty officer is expected to possess a level of understanding of all of SLSQ’s operations.

Duty Officer’s purpose is:

• To assist with the integration and coordination of club lifesaving services and SLSQ operations support;
• To liaise with SurfCom in relation to deployment of lifesaving services;
• To liaise with club patrol captains and patrol members on lifesaving matters pertaining to service delivery;
• To liaise with external stakeholders as required i.e. council lifeguards, media, SLSQ officers; and
• To minimise potential risk to the bathing public and Surf Life Saving personnel.
  

Duty Officer Prerequisites:
• Pass a works based assessment and exam (SOPS/OPS)
• SLSA Silver Medallion Beach Management Award
• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion)
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID015 or equivalent)
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 or its successor or equivalent)
• State 4WD Induction
• Minimum 3-year equivalent patrol hours (120 hours) or lifesaving service

Commence within 12months
• Phase 1 Search and Rescue
• Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements Training