National Aquatic Workforce Framework (Draft for feedback published 22 May 2024)
The national aquatic industry is made up of more than 2,000 publicly accessible aquatic facilities, contributing $9.1 billion annually in social, health and economic benefits to Australians and employs more than 65,000 workers. Staff working in the industry consistently highlight that their jobs help make a positive impact on people’s lives.
To advance a longstanding commitment to strengthening the national aquatic industry, Royal Life Saving has assembled a select group of industry leaders for the National Workforce Symposium on 12-13th March 2024 in Melbourne. The Symposium aimed to review, re-think and re-imagine a future-focused National Aquatic Workforce Framework.
Over two inspiring days 50 industry leaders collaborated to tackle the future of the aquatic industry. The goal was clear - to ensure every community across Australia has access to safe places to swim and that the workforce which delivers this is safe, capable, sustainable and strengthened.
With a strong commitment to collaboration, the group took significant steps towards creating a robust framework that not only enhances safety and assurance but also elevates the sector’s profile by highlighting the myriad of pathways and career opportunities within the industry.
Next steps will involve drafting the framework itself and further consultation with industry bodies, employers and workers.
Some visual highlights of the forum are included below:
