Surf Life Saving NSW

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) is the peak water water safety, drowning prevention and rescue organisation in NSW and one of the largest volunteer based community service organisations in Australia.

Our Mission: To save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

Our Vision: Zero preventable deaths on NSW beaches

Save Lives
 Support volunteer lifesavers and provide the tools they need so they can save lives

Support Operations
 Emergency response 7/365 for incidents on our coast line

Nippers 
Develop healthy, active kids who are beach safety conscious

Youth Development 
Develop tomorrow’s leaders

Member Education and Training 
Deliver and monitor required qualifications of volunteer lifesavers

Member Services 
Deliver programs, events and support to Nippers, junior lifesavers, members and clubs

Surf Sports 
Deliver sports event across a variety of disciplines which upskill and enable members to maintain fitness to support their rescue capability

Community Education 
Engage with all Australians and visitors to teach them how to stay safe at the beach and along the coast (including multilingual programs

Australian Lifeguard Service 
Fee for service professional lifeguard provision (eg: for councils, land owners, resorts)

Australian Lifesaving Academy 
Registered Training Organisation for First Aid, CPR and other accredited courses. First Aid and safety equipment supply

Australian Event Safety Services 
Fee for service professional First Aid, medical and aquatic safety services for events

Australian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Service 
CASA approved UAV (drone) operation providing surveillance, auditing and safety services.

The NSW community and visitors.

SLSNSW members and clubs

• Beach patrols
• Beach to Bush (rural and regional school education program)
• Rock Fishing Safety Program
• First Aid and CPR courses
• Mental Health First Aid course
• Rip Current Awareness program
• SLSNSW Member surf rescue training
• Surf Sports events (eg NSW Country Championships, State Championships)
• Awards of Excellence – recognising the contributions of our lifesavers

Senior Leadership Team

Steven Pearce – Chief Executive Officer

Phil Ayes – Chief Operations Manager

Daniel Gaffney – Surf Life Saving Services Chief Operating Officer

Donna Wishart – Communications & Engagement Manger

Louise Cooke – Learning & Development Manager

Brent Manieri – Operations Manager, Public Safety

George Shales – President

John Restuccia – Deputy President

Paul Bolton – Director of Finance

Joel Wiseman – Director of Lifesaving

Anthony Waller – Director of Education

Donald van Keimpema – Director of Surf Sports

Kerry Clancy – Director of Member Services

For bequest information please contact Surf Life Saving Foundation 

tel: 1800 642 925

email: foundation@slsfoundation.com.au

Online donations: www.slsfoundation.com.au

Mail: Surf Life Saving NSW, Attn: Helen O’Connor, PO Box 307, Belrose NSW 2085

Become a volunteer

Book a First Aid or CPR course

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With most positions based out of our state headquarters at Belrose on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a career at Surf Life Saving NSW is a great way to contribute to the legacy of one of Australia’s largest volunteer organisations.

Visit our website for information about working at Surf Life Saving NSW

www.surflifesaving.com.au/work-for-us

Surf Life Saving NSW is of one of Australia’s largest volunteer organisations.

Contact Surf Life Saving NSW or your local Surf Life Saving Club to enquire about opportunities.