Head of Community Engagement

Are you passionate about creating meaningful community connections and leading events that make a real impact? We are seeking a Head of Community Engagement & Events to drive the rollout of our Community Engagement Strategy and lead the delivery of inclusive programs and events across our leisure centres.

Why BlueFit

At BlueFit, we're more than a business, we're a community. Our leaders combine passion with purpose, driving innovation while prioritising staff well-being. We empower our teams, encourage collaboration, and invest in building a culture where creativity thrives, and results matter.

Whether your background is in leisure, hospitality, retail, or another customer-focused industry, this is your chance to step into a leadership role in a sector that enhances the well-being of communities across Australia.

Benefits Include:

• Take advantage of great staff perks, including health club membership and discounted swimming lessons for family members.
• Onsite car parking
• Feel the satisfaction of contributing to our mission of inspiring community activity.

About the role

This is a strategic and hands on leadership role, responsible for shaping how our organisation connects with the community. You will:

• Lead the implementation of our Community Engagement Strategy across multiple centres.
• Provide central support and direction to local community engagement teams, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Research and monitor emerging community needs, engagement trends, and opportunities for organisational involvement, ensuring our programs remain relevant and impactful.
• Design and oversee a calendar of programs and events, from small local initiatives to major community-wide activations.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, compliance, and risk assessments to ensure safe, successful, and memorable experiences.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community groups, and local stakeholders, strengthening our community presence.
• Represent the organisation at forums and events, showcasing our commitment to community wellbeing.
• Mentor, support, and inspire community engagement staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for a dynamic, community-focused leader with the following:

• Proven background in community engagement, events management, or program delivery within leisure, sport, recreation, or related sectors.
• Experience in delivering both small-scale initiatives and larger event coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain community and school partnerships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and people management skills.
• A positive, community-driven mindset with a passion for fostering inclusivity and wellbeing.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.

• Energetic, approachable, and confident engaging with diverse groups.
• A creative problem solver who thrives on delivering meaningful community outcomes.
• Highly organised with a strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
• A natural collaborator and inspirational leader, with presence and authenticity.

Work Locations & On Call Requirements

This role is based full time in our National Site Support Office in Essendon, Victoria.. Our Industry is also not a 9-5 with facilities open early in morning and closing late into the evening so flexibility and availability to respond to urgent requests and issues is also required.

Our commitment to child safety

All children and young people have the right to be safe and feel safe. It is our commitment at BlueFit that the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people is supported across all of our facilities and services. As such, as part of our recruitment process, all of our candidates will be appropriately screened. This will include a working with children check and reference checks and may include a police check.

Your application should address the following questions:

• Explain your knowledge and understanding of child safety and safety of those who are vulnerable.
• How would you demonstrate your commitment to child safety within this role?

This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of community members by leading programs and events that support health, connection, and wellbeing. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to inclusivity, innovation, and community impact. Submit your resume and cover letter today to join the BlueFit team.

We believe in inclusivity; therefore, we encourage people of all genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientation, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.