27/03/2026
Surf Life Saving Sydney is currently seeking Casual Support Staff.
Across our coastline, Surf Life Saving Sydney continues to adapt and evolve in response to emerging challenges, embracing diversity and inclusion as central strengths. Our members not only save lives but also educate, connect, and protect our communities, by the community, for the community, and that is something we are deeply proud of.
Surf Life Saving Sydney respects and acknowledges the traditional custodians across all the lands on which we live, work and patrol, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Background Image credit: 'Eora Dreaming' depicts the community of the fifteen Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Sydney, stretching from North Bondi south to Burning Palms in the Royal National Park - Artist 'Billy Reynolds', proud Dharawal and Yuin man.
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Announcement 01: 26/27 SLSS Office Bearers, Standing Committees and Sub Committees Season 2026-2027
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Announcement 45: 25/26 SLSS Call for Nominations for SLSS Officers and Committees
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Circular 07/25-26: Surf Life Saving Sydney Advisory Groups
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Memo: EOI for new SLSS Member Services Positions
2026/27 Branch Officers
Board of Management
| Role | Occupant | Club |
|---|---|---|
| President | Peter Carney |  Elouera |
| Deputy President | Michael Bonnici |  Wanda |
| Director of Administration | Marissa Saunders |  Bondi |
| Director of Finance | Daryl Close |  Coogee |
| Director of Lifesaving and Rescue Services | Simon Smith | Bondi |
| Director of Education | David Kowald | Elouera |
| Director of Surf Sports | Michele Cole |  Cronulla |
| Director of Youth and Junior Development | Dave Love |  Maroubra |
| Director of Membership | Doug Hawkins | Coogee |
Supporting Elected Roles
| Occupant | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Pearce OAM | Patron |  Burning Palms |
| Gary Driscoll | Assistant Director of Finance |  Tamarama |
| vacant | Assistant Director of Administration | |
| Paul Farrugia | Financial Advisor |  Clovelly |
| Graeme Ismay | Digital / IT Manager | Maroubra |
| Gary Driscoll | Social Media Manager | Tamarama |
| Donna Hargreaves | SLSS Team Manager |  North Cronulla |
| Tom Rampoldi | SLSS Team Coach | North Cronulla |
| Keith Grima OAM | Complaints Manager | Maroubra |
| Gary Driscoll | Annual Report Support | Tamarama |
Competition Selection Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Cole | Director of Surf Sports | Cronulla |
| Donna Hargreaves | SSC Administration Manager | North Cronulla |
| Robyn Carr | Senior Competition Manager | Bondi |
| George Benhayon | Junior Competition Manager | Maroubra |
| Tom Rampoldi | Interbranch Team Coach | North Cronulla |
Life Members and Honours Committee
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Marissa Saunders | Bondi |
| Doug Hawkins | Coogee |
| John Restuccia OAM | Maroubra |
| Graham Bruce AM | Cronulla |
| Kane Hughes | North Cronulla |
| Peter Quartly OAM | Bondi |
| Peter Agnew AM ESM |  North Bondi |
| Elissa Hancock |  Era |
| John De Cean OAM | Bondi Wanda |
Lifesaving Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Smith | Director of Lifesaving & Rescue Services | Bondi |
| Alexandra Scott | Manager Lifesaving | Coogee |
| Amy Hanna | Waverley Lifesaving Coordinator | North Bondi |
| Emma Askham | Randwick Lifesaving Coordinator | Coogee |
| Rob Short | Cronulla/Sutherland Lifesaving Coordinator | Cronulla |
| Mark Wood | RNP Lifesaving Coordinator | Era |
Rescue Services Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Smith | Director of Lifesaving & Rescue Services | Bondi |
| Charlie Hort | Manager Rescue Services | Elouera |
| James McLennan | RWC Coordinator |  Bronte |
| Ash Arundell | Deputy RWC Coordinator | Cronulla |
| Jake McDonald | SR30 Coordinator | Maroubra |
| vacant | SR30 Deputy Coordinator | |
| vacant | SR30 Gear and Equipment Coordinator | |
| vacant | SR30 Training Coordinator | |
| Patrick Moore | Emergency Management Coordinator |  South Maroubra |
| Jackson Towns | Duty Officer Coordinator | Elouera |
| James Lamb | Deputy Duty Officer Coordinator | Maroubra |
| Andrew Horne | UAV Coordinator | Coogee |
Education Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Kowald | Director of Education | Elouera |
| Phil Carter | Education Manager | Maroubra |
| Sam Stone | Waverley Education Coordinator | Bronte |
| Maria-Luise Ossimitz | Randwick Education Coordinator | Coogee |
| Brett Furniss | Cronulla/Sutherland Education Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Paul Cooper | RNP Education Coordinator | Burning Palms |
| Rodrigo (Rodd) Sanchez | Advanced Awards Coordinator | Cronulla |
| Nicole (Nixy) Krite | Powercraft Coordinator | Bondi Elouera |
| Sam Stone | TAF Coordinator | Bronte |
Surf Sports Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Cole | Director, Surf Sports | Cronulla |
| Jamie Vueti | Deputy Director, Surf Sports | Bondi |
| Donna Hargreaves | SSC Administration Manager | North Cronulla |
| Robyn Carr | Senior Competition Manager | Bondi |
| George Benhayon | Junior Surf Sports Manager | Maroubra |
| Jamie Vueti | Officials Manager | Bondi |
| Owen Skjeime | Surf Sports Safety and Risk Manager |  Garie |
| Owen Skjeime | Logistics Manager | Garie |
Surf Sports Advisors
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Hargreaves | Interbranch Team Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Michele Cole | Interbranch Team Coordinator | Cronulla |
| Bridget Cole | Interbranch Team Coordinator | Cronulla |
| Bridget Cole | Interbranch Selection Committee | Cronulla |
| Tom Rampoldii | Interbranch Team Coach | North Cronulla |
| Donna Hargreaves | Interbranch Team Manager | North Cronulla |
| George Benhayon | Coaching Coordinator | Maroubra |
| Vacant | Assistant Competition Manager | |
| Vacant | Equipment Coordinator | |
| Rachelle (Coco) McCarthy | Watercraft & IRB Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Rachelle (Coco) McCarthy | Watercraft & IRB Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| John De Cean | Technical Advisor | Bondi Wanda |
| Frank Schrueder | Surf Boat Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Anita Pryke | R & R Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Farah Messina | March Past Coordinator | Maroubra |
| Renae McNamara | Pool Competition Coordinator | South Maroubra |
| Maxwell Serpa Gonzalez | Lifesaving Competition Coordinator | Bondi |
| Linda Hawkins | Board Riding Coordinator | North Cronulla |
Junior Development Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Love | Director, Youth & Junior Development | Maroubra |
| Sandra Marshall | Assistant/Deputy Director YJD | Burning Palms |
| Aurelia Sullivan | Junior Manager | Maroubra |
| Vacant | Junior Education Manager | |
| Vacant | Junior Education Coordinator Waverley | |
| Harrison May | Junior Education Coordinator Randwick | Maroubra |
| Vacant | Junior Education Coordinator Cron Suth | |
| Vacant | Junior Education Coordinator RNP | |
| George Benhayon | Junior Surf Sports Manager | Maroubra |
| Vacant | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Waverley | |
| Griffin Hincksman | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Randwick | Maroubra |
| Vacant | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Cron Suth | |
| Vacant | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator RNP |
Youth Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Love | Director, Youth & Junior Development | Maroubra |
| Sandra Marshall | Assistant/Deputy Director YJD | Burning Palms |
| Ffyon McCabe | Youth Manager | South Maroubra |
| Micah Esra | Youth Lifesaving Manager | Bondi |
| Ruby Kelly | Youth Education Manager | Elouera |
| Natasha Hargreaves | Youth Surf Sports Manager | North Cronulla |
| Jack Sutherland | Youth Member Services Manager | Maroubra South Maroubra |
Membership Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Hawkins | Director, Member Services | Coogee |
| Madhav Raman | Diversity and Inclusion Officer | Coogee |
| Angelina Garay | Member Engagement Officer | South Maroubra |
| Dominic Winkle | Member Recognition and Retention Officer | Clovelly |
Branch Officer History
We have a rich history of service across our Clubs to the Branch. Check out our past Board of Management members and their terrific contributions
Our Team News
20/02/2026
Surf Life Saving Sydney is calling for nominations for the midterm elected position of President. All information can be found in Announcement 37
16/02/2026
It is with both pride and sadness that we announce that SLS Sydney Branch President Elissa Hancock has been elected President of SLSNSW
31/10/2025
Surf Life Saving Sydney congratulates Peter Agnew AM ESM on his election as President of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA).
29/08/2025
Vale – Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Life Member of Surf Life Saving Sydney
Thursday 28 August 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE.
09/08/2025
The community of Sydney Branch sends our deepest condolences to JBs family and the entire SLSA community.
24/07/2025
Reminder : Tomorrow is the funeral of Life Member Grahame Evans.
03/07/2025
Vale – Grahame Evans
Life Member of Surf Life Saving Sydney
Thursday 26 June 2025
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Last updated: July 15, 2026