HEALTH CLUB OFFICER – CASUAL

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders, and temporary residents possessing legal, unrestricted domestic working rights seeking flexible, community-focused career exposure within local government of Ballarat which famous for the 1850s gold rush heritage, open-air museum at Sovereign Hill and beautiful botanical gardens.

About This Opportunity

Entering a wellness and recreational facilities pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for enthusiastic fitness professionals to secure high-impact health club tenure in Australia. Based in the major regional city of Ballarat, Victoria, this flexible casual placement provides a powerful platform to deliver top-tier health screenings, design personalized exercise programs, and instruct gym users in correct exercise techniques. It represents an ideal position for an energetic fitness coach looking to build municipal public sector prestige while enjoying a balanced, flexible lifestyle in a thriving regional community.

Job Summary

The City of Ballarat is seeking an energetic, motivated, and customer-focused Health Club Officer to join their dedicated team at the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) on a casual basis. Operating under the Community Wellbeing department, this role is responsible for ensuring the gym floor remains a safe, clean, welcoming, and highly motivational environment. The successful candidate will conduct health and wellbeing evaluations, deliver program inductions, provide active on-floor gym supervision, and respond proactively to day-to-day user inquiries over a flexible 7-day roster.

• Employer Name: City of Ballarat (Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre)
• Employment Type: Casual
• Basic Education Requirement: Certificate III or IV in Fitness
• Desirable Education Level: Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 1 Kunuwarra Place, Lake Gardens VIC 3350, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $33.29 – $35.38 per Hour (Band 3 base rate, plus an additional 25% casual loading and statutory superannuation contributions)
• Application Deadline: 09 August 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Passionate personal trainers, gym instructors, or lifestyle coaches eager to apply their fitness programming background within a stable, highly-regarded local government facility.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (such as Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on accumulating verified, long-term health and community wellness experience in regional Victoria.
• Adaptable, proactive fitness professionals who thrive in dynamic team settings and value the flexibility of a rotating roster across mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough health and wellbeing screenings, intake evaluations, and tailored fitness assessments for a diverse range of facility members.
• Design and implement safe, customized, and effective exercise programs that cater dynamically to individual fitness levels and goals.
• Deliver structured gym floor inductions, actively instructing and correcting users on proper exercise techniques and equipment handling.
• Maintain highly visible gym floor supervision, actively motivating and engaging with participants to safely maximize their workout experience.
• Perform basic administrative logging, equipment safety checks, and basic sanitization/maintenance duties to preserve premium center hygiene.
• Understand and adhere cleanly to all facility safety, emergency evacuation protocols, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) procedures.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a minimum qualification of Certificate III or IV in Fitness from an accredited training provider.
• Current active registration with an approved fitness body (such as Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia) is highly required.
• Proven experience operating within a public gym or commercial health club setting delivering assessments and programming.
• Strong, refined interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated natural ability to build supportive relationships with diverse center users.
• Must possess a current, valid Level 2 First Aid Certificate (including active CPR registration) and a current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• A valid National Police Check clearance and full flexibility to work variable shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM across a 7-day roster.

Benefits

• Highly attractive casual hourly pay rate enhanced by a 25% statutory casual loading and industry-standard award allowances.
• Superb roster flexibility explicitly structured to allow you to balance personal commitments, supplementary training, or freelance operations seamlessly.
• Extensive exposure to public sector workplace standards, municipal community networks, and professional development in a premier aquatic center.
• Corporate access to the employee Fitness Passport program, encouraging staff and their immediate families to maintain healthy, active habits.
• Comprehensive psychological and personal support via the City of Ballarat’s confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia for the entire duration of their casual placement.
• Selected candidates must undergo a thorough pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a functional capacities screen and a drug/alcohol screen.
• Workplace Environment Note: This frontline role demands high levels of continuous movement, active floor presence, and ongoing face-to-face community interaction.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your fitness qualifications, industry memberships, screening experience, and active references.
• A brief cover letter or responses to the online criteria demonstrating your understanding of safe exercise prescription and active customer care.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

The City of Ballarat is one of regional Victoria's largest municipal employers, supporting a vibrant and rapidly expanding community. The Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) operates as a major state-of-the-art sports and wellness hub, proudly championing an inclusive, progressive, and safe team culture designed to maximize public health, regional accessibility, and professional excellence.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: City of Ballarat - Health Club Officer (Casual) Vacancy