Health and Wellness Officer

Nestled in Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (the PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta’s burgeoning CBD district.

We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 700 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together. In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, we put our people first - whether they’re staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve - to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.

**Your next career move is here**

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).

This position is a key member of Council’s health and wellness team within our aquatic centre and will be responsible for the delivering a safe, enjoyable, and hygienic facility to the community and user groups.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

- Ensure that the Health and Wellness areas of the facility, including equipment, are well maintained and any maintenance issues are actioned or reported in a timely manner through the established process.
- Gym floor supervision of facility users, promoting the correct and safe use of equipment.
- Carry out initial fitness assessments and review members’ individual programs - referring onto Personal Trainer appointments for focussed individual support.
- Assist with member enquiries and lead conversion to strengthen to financial and social outcomes
- Planning and implementing fitness programs to achieve both short
- and long-term goals of our members. Ensure that fitness programs are designed specific to the member’s needs and have an emphasis on safety.
- Plan and instruct circuit style group exercise sessions ensuring the safety of participants and surrounding patrons.

**About you**

Required Qualifications include:

- Certificate III in Fitness or relevant stream
- Registered Exercise Professional with AUSactive in the Gym Instructor registration category
- Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Clearance

Desired experience and skills include:

- Group Exercise Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Fitness

**What’s on offer**

We have several positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $30.83 plus 25% casual loading, and weekend penalty rates.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

**Important additional information**

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

**Come as you are**

Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that. Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are - whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.