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.
Our Team Announcements
Member Services
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Circular 07/25-26: Surf Life Saving Sydney Advisory Groups
Member Services
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Memo: EOI for new SLSS Member Services Positions
Carnivals
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Surf Sports
Memo: EOI for the position of Senior Competition Manager
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Who we are
Circular 01/25-26: SLSS Officers and Committees Season 25-26
2025/26 Branch Officers
Board of Management
| Role | Occupant | Club |
|---|---|---|
| President (until Feb 26) | Elissa Hancock |  Era |
| President (from Mar 26) | Peter Carney |  Elouera |
| Deputy President | Gary Driscoll |  Tamarama |
| Director of Administration | Jess Cantrick |  Maroubra |
| Director of Finance | Scott Morrisey | Maroubra |
| Director of Lifesaving and Rescue Services | Michael Bonnici |  Wanda |
| Director of Education | David Kowald | Elouera |
| Director of Surf Sports | Michele Cole |  Cronulla |
| Director of Youth and Junior Development | Dave Love | Maroubra |
| Director of Member Services | Doug Hawkins |  Coogee |
Supporting Elected Roles
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Pearce OAM | Patron |  Burning Palms |
| Amelia Curtis | Assistant Director of Finance | Tamarama |
| Sarah Teitler | Assistant Director of Administration |  South Maroubra |
| Paul Farrugia | Financial Advisor |  Clovelly |
| Graeme Ismay | Digital / IT Manager | Maroubra |
| Sarah Teitler | Social Media Manager | South Maroubra |
| Donna Hargreaves | SLSS Team Manager |  North Cronulla |
| Tom Rampoldi | SLSS Team Coach | North Cronulla |
| Keith Grima OAM | Complaints Manager | Maroubra |
Judiciary Committee
| Club | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Evans | Maroubra |
| Richard Bignold | Cronulla |
| George Benhayon | Maroubra |
| Peter Burst | Maroubra |
| Ian Goode OAM | Cronulla |
| Kane Hughes | North Cronulla |
| Phillip Carter | Maroubra |
| Peter Quartly |  Bondi |
| Marissa Saunders | Bondi |
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Constitution Committee
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Jessica Cantrick | Maroubra |
| Keith Grima OAM | Maroubra |
| Peter Quartly | Bondi |
| Marissa Saudners | Bondi |
Finance and Compliance Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Morrissey | Director of Finance | Maroubra |
| Paul Farrugia | Financial Advisor | Clovelly |
| Amelia Curtis | Assistant Director of Finance | Tamarama |
| Uri Teitler | FACC Member | South Maroubra |
| Phil Carter | FACC Member | Maroubra |
Competition Selection Committee
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Michele Cole | Cronulla |
| Donna Hargreaves | North Cronulla |
| George Benhayon | Maroubra |
| vacant | |
| Tom Rampoldi | North Cronulla |
Life Members and Honours Committee
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Jessica Cantrick | Maroubra |
| Doug Hawkins | Coogee |
| John Restuccia OAM | Maroubra |
| Graham Bruce AM | Cronulla |
| Kane Hughes | North Cronulla |
| Peter Quartly | Bondi |
| Peter Agnew AM ESM |  North Bondi |
| Kerryn Briody | Bondi |
| Marissa Saunders | Bondi |
Lifesaving Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bonnici | Director of Lifesaving & Rescue Services | Wanda |
| Nicole Cooney | Manager Lifesaving | South Maroubra |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bonnici | Director of Lifesaving & Rescue Services | Wanda |
| Simon Smith | Manager Rescue Services | Bondi |
| James McLennan | RWC Coordinator |  Bronte |
| Ash Arundell | RWC Gear and Equipment Officer | Cronulla |
| vacant | RWC Rostering Officer | |
| vacant | RWC Training Officer | |
| Doug Lucas | SR30 Coordinator |  Garie |
| Jake McDonald | SR30 Deputy Coordinator | Maroubra |
| Phil Sylvester | SR30 Gear and Equipment Coordinator | Maroubra |
| Rachelle McCarthy | SR30 Training Coordinator | Maroubra, South Maroubra |
| Patrick Moore | Emergency Management Coordinator | South Maroubra |
| Charlie Hort | Duty Officer Coordinator | Elouera |
| Andrew Horne | UAV Coordinator | Coogee |
Education Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Kowald | Director of Education | Elouera |
| Phil Carter | Education Manager | Maroubra, |
| Marissa Saunders | Waverley Education Coordinator | Bondi |
| Nicole Cooney | Randwick Education Coordinator | South Maroubra |
| Brett Furniss | Cronulla/Sutherland Education Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Paul Cooper | RNP Education Coordinator | Burning Palms |
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 |
Surf Sports Advisors
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Natasha 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 |
| Jamie Vueti | Officials Coordinator | Bondi |
| Vacant | Assistant Competition Manager | |
| Vacant | Equipment Coordinator | |
| Owen Skjeime | Watercraft & IRB Coordinator | Garie |
| Jamie Vueti | Watercraft & IRB Coordinator | Bondi |
| Greg Allum | Technical Advisor | Wanda |
| Frank Schrueder | Surf Boat Coordinator | North Cronulla |
| Glen Bell | R & R Coordinator | Wanda |
| Tony Holland | March Past Coordinator | Wanda |
| Ethan Garland | Pool Advisor | Bondi |
| Owen Skjeime | Safety & Risk Coordinator | Garie |
| 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 |
| Katrina Benhayon | Junior Manager | Maroubra |
| Ffyon McCabe | Junior Education Manager | South Maroubra |
| Tory Wright | Junior Education Coordinator Waverley | Bondi |
| Bela Nimrich | Junior Education Coordinator Randwick | Coogee |
| Ruby Kelly | Junior Education Coordinator Cron Suth | Elouera |
| Vacant | Junior Education Coordinator RNP | |
| George Benhayon | Junior Surf Sports Manager | Maroubra |
| Micah Esra | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Waverley | Bondi |
| Jack Sutherland | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Randwick | Maroubra |
| Amelia Sanchez | Junior Surf Sports Coordinator Cron Suth | Cronulla |
| 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 |
| Daniel Morrissey | Youth Manager | Maroubra |
| Will McLean | Youth Lifesaving Manager | Garie |
| Scarlett Levy | Youth Education Manager | North Bondi |
| Natasha Hargreaves | Youth Surf Sports Manager | North Cronulla |
| Sienna Scott | Youth Member Services Manager | Clovelly |
Membership Committee
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Hawkins | Director, Member Services | Coogee |
| Karon Lekeu | Diversity and Inclusion Officer | Clovelly |
| Tim Wright | Member Engagement Officer | Tamarama |
| Dominic Winkle | Member Recognition and Retention Officer | Clovelly |
Branch Management Team
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
Our Team Events
08Jul
2025/26 Officer Welcome and Induction
Welcome to the 2025/26 season. All elected officers, new or re-elected, are encouraged to attend our induction evening to get an understanding of what is expected throughout the season, and
03Jun
2025/26 SLS Sydney Branch Election Meeting
Circular 31 – Calling for Nominations for SLSS Officers and Committees Season 2025-2026
06May
Closing date for Nominations for SLSS Committees and Offices, 2025/26
Circular 31 – Calling for Nominations for SLSS Officers and Committees Season 2025-2026
Last updated: March 31, 2026