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Fitness Trainer

Sutherland Shire Council

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  • Sutherland, Sydney New South Wales Australia
  • Part Time
  • $58,545 - $61,927 (FTE) gross pa + 12% super
17 Aug 2025
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Description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community! 

Are you passionate about health, fitness, and helping others thrive? We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Trainers to join our energetic team at Sutherland Shire Council.

About Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres 

At Sutherland Shire Council we’re on a mission to inspire lifelong healthy habits and create welcoming, inclusive spaces for people of all fitness levels. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering outstanding service, supporting our members’ goals, and promoting active living throughout the community.

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.

Your Role in Our Team 

As a Fitness Trainer in our Sports and Leisure directorate, you’ll be at the heart of our fitness operations. Your role will include:

  • Engaging with clients to create exceptional fitness experiences
  • Supervising gym activities and ensuring a safe and welcoming space
  • Supporting group fitness programs and conducting fitness assessments
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across our facilities

You’ll work closely with team members and clients, providing expert guidance while helping us deliver high-quality services every day.

Who We're Looking For

We’re after enthusiastic, community-minded fitness professionals who are ready to hit the ground running!

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Certificate IV in Fitness (minimum)
  • Current CPR and First Aid certificates
  • AUSactive registration
  • Proven experience in a similar role with strong skills in exercise programming and delivery
  • Great communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
  • A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

If you love working with people, thrive in a team environment, and have a genuine passion for fitness, we’d love to hear from you.

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!

  • Package: $58,545 - $61,927 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. 
  • Hours of work: Permanent Part Time Opportunities available, up to 19 hours per week. Candidates must be available as rostered over a 7-day spread across various Leisure Centres.
  • 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.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Essential Requirements

Application Instruction

Apply via our careers page on the Sutherland Shire Council website. 

  • 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:  Sunday 17th August 2025.
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks from closing date.

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, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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