Coordinator, Health and Fitness

$85,857 to $92,964
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Gardens Point

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Coordinator, Health and Fitness (2 Positions) to join HiQ, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Coordinator, Health and Fitness is responsible for leading and managing the operational aspects of their designated campus Fitness & Aquatic Centre and a team of health and fitness professionals. The Coordinator, Health and Fitness will work closely with the wider sport team to develop and implement health and fitness programs for students and the community, ensuring that all programs are safe, effective and meet the needs of participants.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Administrative Division**
Administrative Division supports the governance and operations of the University, including planning and quality, facilities and services for students and staff. The Administrative Division is led by the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar.

**About the Department**
The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

The departments within the portfolio include: Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sport. The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit, Student Success Group and Human Resources.

The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university’s commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.

Student Engagement comprises of HiQ Contact Centre and Service Points, Future Student & Conversion, Engagement teams, and works closely with Sport. HiQ is the university’s contact point for members of the public, staff, prospective and current student enquiries and support services. Services to students and staff include general information, IT support, Library, and student administration. Engagement with future students and their orientation to the QUT student experience is a core focus of Student Engagement. The Engagement team is responsible for delivering co-curricular programs that further build QUT’s sense of community and support students to develop their professional identity, networks, and employability. QUT sport has strategic and operational oversight of sport activities and programs at QUT.

**What you need to succeed**

This role is dynamic and collaborative, and you will enjoy delivering service and operational excellence that ensures an exceptional experience for QUT students.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a Sport and Exercise Science degree, or completion of relevant associate diploma with at least two years’ subsequent relevant work experience coupled with accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading people to effectively achieve team goals in busy multi-functional environments.
3. Proven ability to effectively design, deliver and manage exercise programs that cater to a broad set of participants with varying health requirements.
5. Demonstrated ability to support and assist multiple stakeholders utilising facilities for a range of functions and activities including school groups; community groups and/or commercial groups.
6. Strong written communication skills including the ability to prepare various reports and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
7. Strong administrative and organisational skills with a proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks with limited direction, in the support of centre activities in a timely manner.