Coordinator, Recreation Facilities

• Flexible location (work at either our Burwood or Geelong Campuses, plus hybrid option)
• Full-time, three-year fixed term
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116, % Superannuation

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

As the Coordinator, Recreation Facilities you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality health, fitness, and recreation services across Deakin University's sports facilities and gyms. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of fitness centres and sports facilities and the coordination and administration of group fitness programs, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for members, students, and the broader university community.

Working closely with fitness instructors, personal trainers, facility staff, and the wider Campus Experience team, you are responsible for scheduling classes, maintaining program quality, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. As the Coordinator, you will be supervising part-time staff, supporting community engagement initiatives, and helping promote participation in health and wellness activities across campuses.

With a strong focus on service delivery, organisation, and team collaboration, you are instrumental in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and active environment aligned with our mission to encourage wellbeing through movement and connection.

As a Coordinator, Recreation Facilities you will:

• Oversee daily operations of Deakin's fitness centres and recreation facilities across all campuses, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Recruit, onboard, and support fitness centre staff, including coaching, rostering, and contributing to their professional development and wellbeing in line with Deakin University policies and frameworks.
• Support business and marketing planning by contributing to the development and implementation of the annual Business Plan.
• Manage facility scheduling and bookings, including external tenants and casual hirers, and respond to customer enquiries to ensure efficient and effective use of spaces.
• Monitor industry trends and member insights, including researching fitness and recreation innovations, conducting regular member surveys, and applying findings to enhance programs and customer experience.
• Engage with stakeholders, including students, staff, DUSA sport clubs, Deakin Residential Services, and community partners, to support university-wide programs, student placements, and engagement initiatives.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A Degree in Exercise and Sports Science with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders and/or clients from business, government or community sectors and students
• Extensive experience in the fitness industry, including health club and/or fitness centre operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating CRM and fitness-specific software.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial stakeholder agreements and building constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to manage complex operating budgets, including the capacity to forecast, report on, and reconcile financial outcomes.
• Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Wade Gwynne (Senior Coordinator, Recreation Facilities) on

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Position Description - Coordinator, Recreation Facilities

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 30th of September 11.55PM.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.