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Gym Instructor

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
A$75,496 p/a + 17% Super
Sport & Recreation → Fitness & Personal Training
Full-time
On-site

Posted 19 days ago


  • Based in the Student and Engagement Unit at the City East Campus
  • Full-time, continuing position
  • Starting Salary: $75,496 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Flexible working arrangements

About you

You are a highly organised and efficient fitness professional with excellent time management and administrative skills. You maintain accuracy under pressure, manage competing priorities with ease, and consistently deliver high-quality support. You also bring valuable experience in supervising and assessing Allied Health and Human Performance students during practical placements.

About the role

Reporting to the Fitness Coordinator, you will deliver outstanding customer service to all users of UniSA Sport’s facilities and supervise third-year placement students in the gym. You will be responsible for membership administration, supporting daily gym operations, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

  • Degree in Human Movement or related field, with ESSA membership or ES accreditation (or eligibility)
  • Experience in customer service and delivering fitness programs
  • Skilled in demonstrating and correcting exercise technique
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Effective communicator with clients, students, staff and suppliers

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Employee assistance and development programs
  • A variety of leave arrangements

Be part of a University for the future!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7370. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 28 September 2025.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.


About University of South Australia

Adelaide, SA, Australia
Education & Training

As Australia's leading university for interdisciplinary research*, the University of South Australia is inspired by these challenges and committed to developing forward thinking, user-led solutions that have real impacts. The researchers are globally connected and engaged, working closely with Governments, industries and communities to deliver responsive, clever and enterprising outcomes. With the high quality research, the ground breaking contributions are transforming lives every day. The university's flagship institutes are delivering fundamental advances in knowledge to address the needs of our changing world.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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