Make a Real Difference in Your Community!

Are you passionate about health, fitness, and helping others thrive? We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Trainers to join our energetic team at Sutherland Shire Council.

About Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres

At Sutherland Shire Council we’re on a mission to inspire lifelong healthy habits and create welcoming, inclusive spaces for people of all fitness levels. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering outstanding service, supporting our members’ goals, and promoting active living throughout the community.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.

Your Role in Our Team

As a Fitness Trainer in our Sports and Leisure directorate, you’ll be at the heart of our fitness operations. Your role will include:

- Engaging with clients to create exceptional fitness experiences
- Supervising gym activities and ensuring a safe and welcoming space
- Supporting group fitness programs and conducting fitness assessments
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across our facilities

You’ll work closely with team members and clients, providing expert guidance while helping us deliver high-quality services every day.

Who We're Looking For

We’re after enthusiastic, community-minded fitness professionals who are ready to hit the ground running!
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

- Certificate IV in Fitness (minimum)
- Current CPR and First Aid certificates
- Proven experience in a similar role with strong skills in exercise programming and delivery
- Great communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

If you love working with people, thrive in a team environment, and have a genuine passion for fitness, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 7 June 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks from closing date.
- Package: $58,545 - $61,927 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. Salary will be paid pro rata to the part time hours worked.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part Time Opportunities available. Candidates must be available as rostered over a 7-day spread across various Leisure Centres.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.





Reach out to Abby Williams - Senior Duty Officer - Fitness , for any job specific enquiries
Breanna Rivers via [email protected], Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Council is a Child Secure Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*

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Questions

Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

- No I do not meet this requirement

The following licences / qualifications are essential for this role, please tick those which you currently hold:* * Minimum Certificate IV in Fitness
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Working With Children Check
- Please detail the relevant qualifications you hold, outlining the dates you attained these licences / qualifications, including those listed above:*

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes I am a permanent employee
- Yes I am a temporary employee
- Yes I am a casual employee
- No I am not a current employee of Council

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes
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Due to the permanent nature of the position,



applicants must hold an Australian/Recent Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree
- No, I don't agree

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- Describe your experience in delivering fitness programs and how you have tailored them to meet the diverse needs of clients. Please include any specific methodologies or approaches you have used.*
- How do you prioritise creating exceptional customer experiences in your role as a Fitness Trainer, and what strategies do you use to foster a positive and welcoming environment for all members? *
- What steps do you take to stay current with fitness trends and best practises, and how do you incorporate this knowledge into your training sessions? *
- If your application is successful, do you intend to undertake other work (paid) that relates to the business of the Council or conflicts with the duties of this position? If yes, please provide details. Note: Any other work must be approved prior to an offer of employment. *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes
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- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

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