• Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting health and fitness in the community.
• Lead and manage daily operations while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in the fitness industry.
• Be part of a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation.

About Our Company

At Sutherland Shire Council, we are passionate about enhancing lives through health and wellbeing. Our mission is to inspire individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles while fostering a vibrant, active community. Through our purpose built, community focused leisure centres, we provide a welcoming environment where people of all ages and abilities can achieve their fitness goals. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence in fitness and wellness. Join us as a Senior Duty Officer – Fitness and make a positive impact in our local community!

Your Role as Senior Duty Officer - Fitness

As the Senior Duty Officer - Fitness, you will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day operations, leading a large team of fitness professionals, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all members. You will lead fitness programs, ensure safety and compliance requirements are being met, and engage with our community to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In this dynamic position, you will have the chance to innovate and implement new programs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with other departments to elevate our services. You will champion exceptional customer service and continuous improvement, develop and manage work rosters and your leadership will inspire our team and members alike to achieve their fitness goals.

Who We're Looking For

We seek a confident leader with a strong background in fitness and a genuine passion for community wellbeing. You thrive in a team environment and have the skills to inspire, support, and innovate. 

• Extensive experience in the fitness industry, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging fitness programs.
• Passion for promoting health and wellness within the community.
• Current AUSactive registration – or eligibility to obtain/renew within the month.
• Certificate III and IV in Fitness (with group fitness)
• Current and valid First Aid, CPR and WWCC is required.
• Current driver’s licence – recognised in NSW.

If you are enthusiastic about promoting health and wellness and possess the skills necessary to lead a team effectively, we encourage you to apply.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 16th June 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
• Package: $85,562 - $90,694 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time, 38 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flexi time arrangement. Applicants must be willing to work hours across a 7 day a week spread (Monday-Sunday) across our various Leisure Centres. This temporary opportunity is expected to be available for 12 months.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Shem Hollands, Team Leader Fitness and Indoor Sports, shollands@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.

Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au , Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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