- $39.04 per hour inclusive of 25% Casual Loading
- Fantastic opportunity to work in Iconic Location!
About the role
The Gym Instructor position sits within the Libraries, Recreation and Waterways Branch and offers an exciting prospect to deliver innovative and inclusive health and fitness services that help our community thrive.
This role plays a key part in creating welcoming, safe and motivating fitness experiences for our members, supporting the Active Melbourne vision to inspire people to be more active and engaged in their everyday life.
Based at Melbourne City Baths, you’ll be part of a passionate team that works collaboratively to foster healthier lifestyles, provide excellent customer service, and promote programs that enhance participation and community wellbeing.
To be successful in this role, you must be available to work across opening, closing and weekend shifts, with evening availability essential.
A little more about the role
- Deliver high-quality customer experiences aligned with Active Melbourne and Council objectives
- Conduct gym consultations, pre-exercise screenings, program design and on-shift group training sessions
- Supervise the gym floor to ensure patron safety, provide advice and handle first aid incidents as required
- Support customer engagement through program promotion, membership retention strategies and referrals to allied health professionals
- Complete administrative and operational tasks including cleaning, maintenance checks and reporting risks or issues
- Promote inclusion and accessibility, ensuring all community members feel welcome and supported
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a skilled fitness professional who enjoys working directly with customers to support their health and wellbeing goals
You may also be:
- Passionate about fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces
- Confident in delivering both one-on-one and group-based fitness sessions
What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria
- Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Personal Training (minimum requirement)
- Current Health and Fitness Registration with a relevant organisation
- Experience conducting fitness assessments and developing personalised exercise prescriptions
- Strong understanding of retention strategies and customer engagement approaches
- Demonstrated ability to work safely, follow procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
- Current Provide First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain within four weeks of appointment)
- Working with Children Check
- Desirable: Experience with systems such as Techno Gym Pro MyWellness or Perfect Gym.
Perks of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & perks: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Thursday October 9th, 2025.
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Alexandra Davidson Alex. D avidson@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
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