Health and Fitness Programs Officer

Temporary Parental Leave Cover - Part Time Position (flexible) – 2 days per week (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Monday 3rd March 2025 to Wednesday 26th November 2025

Band 5 - $78,448.84 - $90,891.22 (pro- rata) + super

Yarra Leisure seeks a passionate Health & Fitness Programs Officer to join our team on a temporary part-time basis (2 days per week). In this role, you'll support the development of inclusive fitness initiatives, promote active lifestyles, and enhance community wellbeing. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality fitness programs, managing facility hire, and supporting health campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in promoting healthier active lifestyles for Yarra Leisure members and the wider Yarra community.
• To reviews, design and implement high-quality fitness programs/projects in response to community and business needs in consultation with Health and Fitness Team Leaders including but not limited to:
  
  • Facility Hire
  • Community and Outreach Programs
  • Group Fitness, Small Group and Personal Training Programs (in conjunction
    with Gym Team Leader).
  • Group Fitness contractor, Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor training
  • Health and Fitness Campaigns
• Liaise with Health & Fitness Team Leaders on suggested program improvements
• Ensure facility hire contracts are in place and required qualified contractors/staff are engaged.

For further information, please see the Position Description below or contact Toby Newman, Health and Fitness Coordinator on 9205 5522 or Toby.Newman@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 100410 - Health & Fitness Programs Officer - Position Description - January 2025.pdf

The application process will close on Monday 27th January 2025 at 11:55pm. 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.