WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE

WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service provides extended patrol activities from the air with rescues often undertaken in difficult and dangerous conditions. Crews have high levels of commitment, skills and fitness to help us provide our service in South East Queensland.

WLRHS purpose:
• Provide aerial surveillance to the bathing public;
• Work with all emergency services as tasked by the duty officer;
• Perform rescue from the helicopter;
• Operate within the endorsed SLSQ SOP’s for this service; and
• Provide aerial back up to clubs and services.

Crew Entry Requirements:
• Have no limiting disabilities.
• Have an excellent record of SLS beach patrol attendance.
• Have excellent teamwork skills.
• Hold current up to date and be proficient in the minimum awards as outlined below.
• Attend and pass the helicopter crew fitness test, HUET, and EBS courses.
• Undertake drug and alcohol testing at the commencement of training and on a random basis as required.
• Any other criteria as determined by the selection panel.

Minimum Qualifications
• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion).
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID007 or equivalent.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or its successor or equivalent).
• Other awards additional to those specified above will be considered when selecting candidates
• Holds a current Working with Children Clearance (previously known as a Blue Card).
• Open vehicle driver’s license
• Have completed a minimum of three (3) years SLS beach patrol service.

NOTE: No age requirement for crew applications, it is to be determined by the prerequisites including patrol experience and minimum awards.