Marine roles
About the role
Marine rescue volunteers play a vital role in protecting the safety of South Australian boat users. They conduct water-based search and rescue activities and help mariners in non-emergency situations such as breakdowns.
- Assisting mariners in non-emergency situations such as breakdowns
- Searching waterways for missing people
- Rescuing people from boats and waterways
- Ferrying people from one location to another in emergency situations
- Helping other emergency services with operations such as transporting emergency service personnel and police
Benefits
Skills
Marine rescue volunteers learn practical hands-on skills such as sea survival, vessel handling, and coastal navigation.
Training
Marine Rescue Volunteers receive free, nationally recognised training including first aid, Certificate III in Public Safety, and much more.
Experience
Marine rescue volunteers receive real-world marine experience and have the opportunity to develop discipline and leadership skills that can help you land your dream job.
Community
Give back to your local community and help them in their time of need. You can also help build community resilience through educating your neighbours on how to prepare and respond to severe weather.
Team Work
Become part of a dynamic team environment and meet new people. Train together on a regular basis and build valuable relationships.