THE OPPORTUNITY

Viva Leisure, parent company to Plus Fitness, one of Australia’s leading fitness companies, is looking for a new Crèche Assistant to join our club in Queanbeyan on a either permanent part-time or casual basis!

Founded in 2004, Viva Leisure operates fitness clubs within the health and leisure industry. We have a trajectory of growth as the largest independent health club operator in Australia and are the first fitness facility operator to list on the Australian Securities Exchange.

As a Crèche Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents enjoy our facilities. Working alongside the Crèche Manager (where applicable) or the Club Manager, you’ll support the smooth running of daily routines and help plan and deliver educational and recreational activities. From helping with care routines to supervising play, you’ll engage children in experiences that support their physical, emotional, and social development.

You’ll also help create a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure, valued, and encouraged to explore and learn. You’ll keep the crèche clean, safe, and organised, follow all health, safety, and wellbeing standards, and build positive, qualified relationships with children, families, and colleagues, helping foster trust and a strong sense of community.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring empathy and compassion, with genuine kindness and patience for each child’s individual needs. Strong communication skills will help you connect with children, parents, and team members, and your flexibility and adaptability will let you respond to changing routines, activities, and the evolving needs of children.

If you’re a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable person with a genuine passion for early childhood education and care, this is your opportunity to help deliver high-quality experiences that nurture every child’s growth and development.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with:

Education & Qualifications

- Certificate III or IV in Early Childhood Education and Care, or equivalent qualification, is preferred but not essential.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.
- Valid Working with Children or Working with Vulnerable People Check is required for roles in Creche, Swim School, and Group Fitness Instruction (child specific classes). QLD only: Gym Floor Staff & Managers of locations with a creche. Please confirm with management whether this applies to your position.
- Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
- Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent) is desirable.





Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated ability to build positive and empathetic relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Basic understanding of child development and early childhood education principles.
- Experience working with children in a crèche, daycare, or similar early learning workplace is preferred but not required.
- Ability to provide routine care, including feeding, changing, and assisting with rest times, in a safe and nurturing manner.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage children effectively in group settings to ensure their safety, engagement, and wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Providing attentive supervision so every child stays safe, happy, and well cared for, while following all health, safety, and wellbeing guidelines
- Helping plan and deliver age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and movement, with a mix of structured and free play
- Supporting daily care routines including feeding, changing, toileting, and rest, and helping children build independence with skills like washing hands and tidying up
- Building warm, qualified relationships with parents and caregivers, keeping them updated on their child’s day, and managing safe drop-off and pick-up
- Keeping the crèche clean, organised, and welcoming, including setting up, packing away, and sanitising toys and equipment
- Working closely with the team and joining in training and development to grow your skills in early childhood care

YOUR LIFE AT VIVA - PERKS & BENEFITS

As an employer of choice, Viva prides itself on supporting you in the best way possible by providing a range of incentives that meet the everyday needs of our people.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees such as Flexible Work Arrangements and great work-life balance for personal rejuvenation and well-being, Paid Parental Leave, and Free fitness membership. Permanent employees also get access to CU Health, our virtual health and wellbeing practice connecting you with GPs, Psychologists, Dietitians and Health Coaches anytime, anywhere. Add in central locations with brand new facilities and ongoing learning and development opportunities, and it's easy to see why the possibilities at Viva are endless.

Above all,



Viva is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where every background, perspective, gender, and identity is celebrated. We believe in empowering everyone to be themselves, knowing that it's when we embrace our differences that we perform at our best.

We make every opportunity last at Viva and are looking to find members of the team to upskill and develop, all with the aim to make Viva the best place to work.

ABOUT VIVA LEISURE

At Viva Leisure, our mission is simple: to connect health and wellness to as many people as possible through our awesome, affordable, and accessible facilities. Our vision is to be the number one in the industry - benefitting our members, shareholders, franchisees, communities, and employees alike.

Established in 2004, Viva Leisure is an Australian-owned, ASX-listed company offering a diverse range of health and fitness solutions, including big-box health clubs, express gyms, high-intensity group training, Pilates, yoga, aquatics, women’s-only facilities, personal training, wellness, and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes Club Lime, hiit republic, Plus Fitness, GROUNDUP, Zoo Fit, and Supp Society, with more than 300 corporate-owned and franchised locations across Australia and internationally.

In 2020, Viva Leisure acquired Chain Collective Group, which now operates as the franchising arm of the business, with Plus Fitness as its flagship brand.

In 2024, Viva Leisure acquired a 34% equity stake in Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee for Club Pilates, Rumble Boxing, StretchLab, and CycleBar. As part of this partnership, Viva's Rebalance studios successfully transitioned to Club Pilates. Viva also acquired a 25% equity stake in World Gym Australia, together with three corporate-owned World Gym clubs in Queensland - Stafford, Coomera and Underwood. In 2026, Viva expanded its corporate World Gym portfolio with the upcoming opening of its flagship Canberra location and launched its newest fitness brand, Zoo Fit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Viva Leisure acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We are grateful for the opportunity to operate facilities on these lands and to contribute to the health and well-being of all communities we form part of.

As a company dedicated to promoting health and wellness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment within our facilities and workplaces that welcomes, respects and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.

Viva Leisure reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

📌 Creche Assistant - Queanbeyan (Canberra)
🏢 Viva Leisure Group
📍 Canberra