Permanent Part Time

45 per fortnight

- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for delivering health and fitness services to older adults in the community, with a focus on improving mobility, strength, independence, and quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary team, this role involves providing individual and group-based exercise sessions, following directions from allied health professionals. Key Responsibilities;

- Service Delivery: Safely execute, adapt, and progress clinically prescribed exercise programs for individuals and groups under the guidance of allied health professionals.

- Client Motivation: Use evidence-based behavioural strategies to keep clients engaged, energised, and moving safely.

- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely qualified records of sessions and progress while upholding strict safety and care standards.

- Team Collaboration: Partner with colleagues and external stakeholders to continuously refine and elevate our community programs.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.



To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Criteria & Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Fitness (a degree in Exercise Science is highly desirable).

- Current Registration with a recognised industry body (e.g., AUSactive, ESSA).

- Current First Aid and CPR certifications.

- Full Driver’s Licence (unrestricted)

Experience & Skills

- Proven track record of delivering exercise programs for older adults in community or health settings.

- Deep understanding of exercise progression principles, health/safety regulations, and Aged Care Standards.

- Strong digital literacy (proficiency with Google Suite).

- Excellent time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously.

Personal Attributes

- Alignment with our “Better for life” framework and a strong commitment to person-centered care.

- High emotional intelligence, integrity, resilience, and an innate ability to connect with older adults.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

How to apply

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: [email protected]

Applications close: 21st August at 4pm

📌 Fitness Instructor (South Australia)
🏢 Southern Cross Care
📍 South Australia