• Lead high-quality health, fitness and wellness services that help our community move, connect and thrive.
• Full-Time opportunity | Part-time considered for the right candidate.
• Annualised salary: $113,000 + Superannuation (pro rata for part-time)

Why Join Glen Eira Leisure?

• Culture of Excellence: At Glen Eira Leisure, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to excel.
• Industry Leader: We are recognised as a leader in the leisure industry, known for our innovative programs, safety and exceptional customer service. Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation that sets the standard for excellence.
• Exciting Growth Opportunities: As we expand our facilities and services, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

About the Role

As the Health and Wellness Coordinator, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Glen Eira Leisure's Health and Wellness portfolio, including Health and Fitness, Group Exercise and Wellness programs.

You will drive participation and service excellence, lead service improvement initiatives, manage business performance and budgets, and ensure the delivery of contemporary, customer-focused services. The role also provides leadership to the Wellness Team Leader, Group Exercise Team Leader and Health and Fitness Team Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality health and wellness services while supporting strong teams, sustainable growth and positive customer outcomes across Glen Eira Leisure.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and Wellness Services: Oversee Health and Fitness, Group Exercise and Wellness programs, ensuring services respond to customer needs and industry trends.
• Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the Health and Wellness team to deliver high-quality programs and services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic, operational and business plans for Health and Wellness services.
• Participation and Service Performance: Monitor participation, customer feedback, service performance and key performance indicators, implementing improvements as required.
• Business and Financial Performance: Develop, monitor and forecast operational budgets in collaboration with the Business Operations Manager.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build productive relationships with members, instructors, suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Contracts and Compliance: Manage supplier contracts, service agreements and compliance requirements.
• Innovation and Promotion: Stay informed of industry trends and ensure marketing and promotional activities support participation and business objectives.
• Governance and Safety: Ensure programs and services comply with relevant legislation, organisational policies and industry standards.

We Are Looking For

• A Health and Wellness Leader: Someone passionate about delivering contemporary, customer-focused health, fitness and wellness services.
• A Strategic Thinker: Someone who can translate participation, customer and market insights into practical plans and service improvements.
• A Strong People Leader: Someone who can coach, mentor and develop teams while fostering accountability, collaboration and service excellence.
• A Commercially Minded Professional: Someone confident managing budgets, contracts, competing priorities and performance outcomes.
• A Collaborative Partner: Someone skilled at building productive relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and industry partners.

Skills and Experience

• Experience leading teams, programs or services within health, fitness, wellness, recreation or leisure environments.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience developing and managing operational budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Ability to analyse participation, customer and market data to inform planning and service improvement.
• Experience developing business plans, operational strategies, policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary health, fitness and wellness trends, risk management, workplace health and safety, child safety and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Recreation, Health, Fitness or a related discipline; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience.
• Certificate III in Fitness, Fitness Leaders Course, Exercise to Music, Group Exercise Leader qualification or equivalent will be highly regarded

Pre-employment Checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure, which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment Health Declaration
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Qualification check
• Reference checks
• Victorian Driver's Licence

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description:  Health and Wellness Coordinator - Position Description.pdf

Apply Now!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the Apply button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter of no more than one page

Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jordan Wise, Business Operations Manager, on 9575 7165 or email JWise@geleisure.com.au