Life Saving Victoria - Council of Lifesaving Clubs (CLC)As part of Life Saving Victoria’s governance reforms, over the coming months, Council Executives will progressively transition to their new Council structures, including the appointment of Council Leadership Teams (CLT). As part of this transition, nominations are currently open for the following volunteer on the Council of Lifesaving Clubs (CLC) Council Leadership Team (CLT): Region Leads (2-yr terms)Bass & GippslandPeninsula and Frankston CityCentral EastCentral WestGeelong and Surf CoastOtway, Western Coast and MilduraStrategic Lead - Club Capability and Development (initial 1-yr term) Strategic Lead - Club Experience and Impact (initial 1-yr term) Please note: These positions are elected by CLC Council delegates, with regional voting utilised for all region leads.The primary role of the Council of Life Saving Clubs (CLC) is to identify, discuss and address issues relating to the interests of Life Saving Clubs, their club members and other stakeholders, in collaboration with councils and the company as appropriate. The CLC represents the collective voice of all 57 affiliated lifesaving clubs across Victoria, ensuring strong regional collaboration, and provides strategic advice on club capability, sustainability, member experience and volunteer pathways.For further information on the Council of Life Saving Clubs please refer to the Terms of Reference.__________At LSV, we are fully committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Your nomination is your ticket to contribute to the continuous growth and sustainability of water safety in Victoria. To ensure that LSV has the right balance of skills to effectively lead the organisation into the future, LSV is seeking nominations from individuals with a range of qualifications, skills, and experience, as outlined in the role descriptions. It is also desirable for LSV to encompass diversity in aspects such as gender, ethnicity, disability, age, background, skills, and perspectives.__________LSV's Governance team will coordinate the following fitness, propriety, and suitability checks to ensure nominees are in good standing: Financial membership confirmation,Working With Children Check, LSV/SLSA Member Protection/Integrity check, andMedia check.Nominees may also be subject to a National Police Check.Where roles require specific qualification pre-requisites, the Governance team will coordinate this with the relevant LSV Department.__________Prior to commencing your application, please review and consider the information below, ensuring you have all the required details ready prior to commencing the submission process. Noting applications cannot be saved.  The following details are required during the application process: Confidentiality Deed Please upload your completed Confidentiality Deed during the application process.Council Officer Nomination FormPlease ensure you have the first name, last name and email address for both your proposer and seconder for uploading to the Council Officer Nomination Form. (Please note: the proposer and seconder must be delegates of the Council of Life Saving Clubs (By-Law 9.4.3b). List of completed awards / courses Responses to the following questions: Describe your experience in line with the key responsibilities within the role summary in previous leadership roles (either within lifesaving or outside)? (Personal Statement) (max. 300 words)How would you describe your leadership style? (max. 200 words)What motivates you to lead? (max. 150 words)What would you prioritise in this role over the next 12–24 months? (max. 200 words)How do you effectively foster effective communication and collaboration between volunteers, employees and other stakeholders? (max. 250 words)Applicants may be required to complete additional, role‑specific questions based on the position selected.*Please note the system doesn't save incomplete applications. If you can't complete it now, you will need to come back and start again.__________Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 1 June 2026.__________Life Saving Victoria (LSV) operates within a structured governance and operational framework, which includes defined reporting lines, role accountabilities and, for some functions, command and control arrangements.To support effective decision‑making, manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, promote psychological safety, and maintain clear role authority and accountability, some roles within LSV may not be able to be held concurrently with other roles.Accordingly, appointment to certain roles may limit an individual’s ability to hold, apply for, or continue in other roles within LSV or associated LSV structures. Any such limitations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, having regard to the nature of the roles, reporting relationships and operational context.The determination of role compatibility and eligibility is made at the discretion of Life Saving Victoria, in accordance with its policies, governance obligations and risk management considerations. 

Council of Lifesaving Clubs - Council Leadership Team (Volunteer)

Life Saving Victoria - Council of Lifesaving Clubs (CLC)

As part of Life Saving Victoria’s governance reforms, over the coming months, Council Executives will progressively transition to their new Council structures, including the appointment of Council Leadership Teams (CLT). 

As part of this transition, nominations are currently open for the following volunteer on the Council of Lifesaving Clubs (CLC) Council Leadership Team (CLT): 
  • Region Leads (2-yr terms)
    • Bass & Gippsland
    • Peninsula and Frankston City
    • Central East
    • Central West
    • Geelong and Surf Coast
    • Otway, Western Coast and Mildura
  • Strategic Lead - Club Capability and Development (initial 1-yr term) 
  • Strategic Lead - Club Experience and Impact (initial 1-yr term) 

Please note: These positions are elected by CLC Council delegates, with regional voting utilised for all region leads.

The primary role of the Council of Life Saving Clubs (CLC) is to identify, discuss and address issues relating to the interests of Life Saving Clubs, their club members and other stakeholders, in collaboration with councils and the company as appropriate. 

The CLC represents the collective voice of all 57 affiliated lifesaving clubs across Victoria, ensuring strong regional collaboration, and provides strategic advice on club capability, sustainability, member experience and volunteer pathways.

    For further information on the Council of Life Saving Clubs please refer to the Terms of Reference.

    __________

    At LSV, we are fully committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Your nomination is your ticket to contribute to the continuous growth and sustainability of water safety in Victoria. To ensure that LSV has the right balance of skills to effectively lead the organisation into the future, LSV is seeking nominations from individuals with a range of qualifications, skills, and experience, as outlined in the role descriptions. It is also desirable for LSV to encompass diversity in aspects such as gender, ethnicity, disability, age, background, skills, and perspectives.
    __________

    LSV's Governance team will coordinate the following fitness, propriety, and suitability checks to ensure nominees are in good standing: 

    • Financial membership confirmation,
    • Working With Children Check, 
    • LSV/SLSA Member Protection/Integrity check, and
    • Media check.

    Nominees may also be subject to a National Police Check.

    Where roles require specific qualification pre-requisites, the Governance team will coordinate this with the relevant LSV Department.

    __________

    Prior to commencing your application, please review and consider the information below, ensuring you have all the required details ready prior to commencing the submission process. Noting applications cannot be saved.  

    The following details are required during the application process: 

    • Confidentiality Deed 
      Please upload your completed Confidentiality Deed during the application process.
    • Council Officer Nomination Form
      Please ensure you have the first name, last name and email address for both your proposer and seconder for uploading to the Council Officer Nomination Form. (Please note: the proposer and seconder must be delegates of the Council of Life Saving Clubs (By-Law 9.4.3b). 
    • List of completed awards / courses 
    • Responses to the following questions:
      Describe your experience in line with the key responsibilities within the role summary in previous leadership roles (either within lifesaving or outside)? (Personal Statement) (max. 300 words)
      How would you describe your leadership style? (max. 200 words)
      What motivates you to lead? (max. 150 words)
      What would you prioritise in this role over the next 12–24 months? (max. 200 words)
      How do you effectively foster effective communication and collaboration between volunteers, employees and other stakeholders? (max. 250 words)
    • Applicants may be required to complete additional, role‑specific questions based on the position selected.
    *Please note the system doesn't save incomplete applications. If you can't complete it now, you will need to come back and start again.
    __________
    Applications close  11.59pm, Monday 1 June 2026.
    __________

    Life Saving Victoria (LSV) operates within a structured governance and operational framework, which includes defined reporting lines, role accountabilities and, for some functions, command and control arrangements.

    To support effective decision‑making, manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, promote psychological safety, and maintain clear role authority and accountability, some roles within LSV may not be able to be held concurrently with other roles.

    Accordingly, appointment to certain roles may limit an individual’s ability to hold, apply for, or continue in other roles within LSV or associated LSV structures. Any such limitations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, having regard to the nature of the roles, reporting relationships and operational context.

    The determination of role compatibility and eligibility is made at the discretion of Life Saving Victoria, in accordance with its policies, governance obligations and risk management considerations.