Surf Lifesaving Services 2026-2030

### 🌊 Professional Surf Lifesaving Services Opportunity Ballina Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organization to provide comprehensive **surf lifesaving services** across five key public beaches within the Ballina Local Government Area (LGA). This four-year contract spans from the Spring School Holidays in 2026 through to the Easter/Autumn School Holidays in 2030. The primary goal is to ensure public safety and risk mitigation at Seven Mile Beach, Sharpes Beach, Flatrock, Shelly Beach, and Lighthouse Beach. ### 📋 Key Requirements and Scope Bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide qualified lifeguard personnel with significant expertise in public surf safety. Key operational requirements include: * **Flexible Operations:** Service hours must adapt to seasonal fluctuations and public usage patterns. * **Quality Assurance:** Implementation of a robust system to ensure compliance with Council performance standards. * **Safety Management:** Provision of a comprehensive Work Health and Safety (WHS) management plan. * **Local Impact:** Evidence of positive contributions to the local economy and knowledge of Northern Rivers coastal conditions. ### 📍 Location and Context Services will be delivered in the **Ballina Shire**, located on the NSW Far North Coast. The region is a major service hub for Alstonville, Lennox Head, and surrounding villages, serving a resident population of approximately 45,000 plus significant seasonal tourist influxes. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Surf Lifesaving, Lifeguard Services, Beach Safety, Ballina Shire Council, Public Safety Tenders, NSW Northern Rivers, Coastal Management, Emergency Services.