About VenuesWest

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8301 or email [email protected].

About the Role

The Fitness Instructor welcomes members to the Health & Fitness Centre, conducts fitness inductions and provides guidance and feedback in the instruction of exercise techniques ensuring safe and high-quality customer experiences.

We currently have one permanent, part time position available. The position offers a minimum of 15 hours (0.39 FTE) per week. This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

Supervising the gym floor including instruction to users on correct exercise techniques and equipment use.

Carrying out general administrative responsibilities in the Fitness Centre, including member retention calls.

Providing high quality customer service through the induction, development and delivery of individual fitness programs for Fitness Centre members including:

Undertaking fitness inductions, assessing medical history and contraindications

Developing appropriate exercise programs

Conducting initial workouts of program

Following up for subsequent workouts and appraisals

Undertaking cleaning of equipment duties

Opening and/or closing the Fitness Centre

This permanent, part time opportunity offers 60 hours per four-week period, working Monday – Saturday, with some flexibility and the option for addtional shifts.

The Fitness Centre is open between 5.30 am and 9.00 pm Monday through Thursday, with shorter opening hours Friday to Sunday. Whilst the position will be based at Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

What We Offer

The benefits of working with VenuesWest:

Free on-site parking

Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and discounts on kid’s programs

A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events

Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities

A generous wellbeing program including seated massages, annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*

A comprehensive learning and development program

Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications

Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three additional public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements

12% superannuation

*Conditions apply

About the Person

To be successful in this role you will bring a passion for health and fitness with a desire to assist our gym members reach their fitness goals. You will have experience coaching group classes and designing training programs with the knowledge to provide guidance and motivation to members. You will conduct enthusiastic gym inductions for new members where you will promote the facility. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the Health and Fitness Supervisor and assist with the presentation and maintenance of gym equipment.

For further job-related information please contact Sarita Norton via email at [email protected].

For information on VenuesWest please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

A copy of your current CV and a cover letter detailing your previous experience working in a fitness centre as a gym instructor, conducting inductions, designing training programs and providing guidance and feedback to gym members.

The Job Description includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Please apply via the Jobs WA Board www.jobs.wa.gov.au and follow the instructions on the advert. Please search position number Pool Ref 07711.

Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted.

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8301.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract

National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315)

Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or equivalent) and Provide CPR (HLTAID001 or equivalent)

Western Australian Working with Children Check; or capacity to obtain within 1 month of commencement

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No.2 and No.39.