The Position

Fairfield City Council is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced exercise specialist with outstanding initiative, to join its Health and Fitness team. Candidates must have a passion for health and fitness, be self-motivated, customer focused and proactive.

Successful applicants will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a diverse range of health and fitness programs within an experienced team, along with the supervision of the gym floor, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, personal training, exercise consultations and programming for clients.

Essential

- Certificate 4 in Fitness.
- CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Registration with AUSactive.
- A Working with Children’s Check.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar environment which includes personal training.

Desirable

- Experience with special populations and sporting activities with children.
- Exercise Physiology qualification.
- Experience in leadership i.e., head trainer.

Salary & Employment Conditions

- Full Time position, 76 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade 3, salary range is $71,173 p.a, with performance progression to $83,373 p.a.
- Versatile working hours are available.
- Penalty rates on the weekends are applicable.
- A Uniform is provided.

HOURS OF WORK: Between 5.00am and 11.00pm Monday to Sunday. Start and finish times will be flexible and depend on operational needs. FURTHER CONTACTS:



Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Trevor Maggs on 9725 0337 or a position description is available by contacting Trevor at [email protected].

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 5:00pm

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s job board

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

Notes

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Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

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📌 Exercise Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Fairfield City Council
📍 Sydney