Operations Manager

3 days ago

Toowoomba, Australia City Venue Management Pty Ltd Full time

We’re excited to be recruiting for an **Operations Manager** at **Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre**.

This role is ideal for someone who not only thrives in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment but also has a passion for health and fitness. With a strong focus on leading the operations of our fitness centre, this position will suit a person who enjoys driving member engagement, building team culture, and delivering a high-quality fitness experience to our community.

If you’re a natural leader with a proactive mindset and you love being part of a dynamic team, this could be the opportunity for you.

**Why join us?**:
**Lead with Purpose** - Oversee daily operations across a high-impact community venue with a strong fitness centre presence.
**Drive Member Experience** - Champion a welcoming, results-driven environment for both fitness and aquatics users.
**Career Development** - Access professional growth pathways across operations and senior leadership.
**Supportive Team Culture** - Join a passionate, people-focused company that lives its values.
**Exclusive Perks** - Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and staff discounts.

**What you'll bring to the role**:
We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead the overall operations of the venue, with a particular emphasis on fitness services, member satisfaction, and team development. Key skills and attributes include:

- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- A passion for fitness and experience working in or managing a gyM/Fitness environment
- Strong communication and people management abilities
- Operational discipline and excellent time management
- The ability to coach, mentor and support staff development
- Confidence to manage and lead in a customer-facing setting
- A high attention to detail and ability to translate vision into action
- Financial and administrative capability
- A commitment to customer service and member satisfaction
- Professionalism, accountability, and resilience
- A focus on safety and maintaining high facility standards

**Essential Qualifications (or willingness to obtain)**:

- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current First Aid Certification (essential)
- Current CPR (within 6 weeks of start)
- Pool Lifeguard (within 4 weeks of start)
- Swim Teaching Qualification (essential)
- We offer in-house training and discounted rates on required qualifications._

Some weekend work and occasional split shifts may be required as part of the role.

**About Us**:
City Venue Management is a facility management company operating Aquatic Centres & Health Clubs across South-East Queensland, Toowoomba, and parts of New South Wales. With 39 venues and counting, we’re on a mission to create experiences that delight and engage.

At CVM, our people drive our success. We value **fun, energy, collaboration, simplicity, maturity**, and a **commitment to lifelong learning**. If you share our values and want to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

**Our Commitment to Safety**:
Child safety is paramount at CVM. We're unwavering in our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of every person who visits our facilities. We maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment, adhering strictly to all relevant policies and procedures. Our proactive and preventative approach includes regular and extensive training and development, informed by our core values and our partnership with Child Safeguard, the leading independent child protection experts in our industry.

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