Attendant - Leisure | Lavarack-Townsville | CAS

We are seeking dedicated and reliable Gym Attendant to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business. In this front-line role, you’ll be the welcoming face of the gym ensuring a safe, professional, and engaging environment for Defence personnel. You’ll manage daily reception duties, conduct fitness inductions, and help maintain the facility to the highest standards.  

 

Role location:  

• Lavarack Barracks

Your responsibilities will include:       

• Greet and assist gym users, providing exceptional customer service and support  
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and maintain accurate user records  
• Oversee daily operations, including equipment checks and general maintenance reporting  
• Ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene procedures  
• Support the coordination of fitness activities, programs, and events  
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming facility environment  
• Report hazards, near misses, or maintenance issues promptly and constructively  

What we’re looking for: 

• Current First Aid and CPR certification  
• Certificate III or IV in Fitness (highly desirable) 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Reliable, professional, and proactive approach to customer service  
• Experience in gym or recreation facility operations highly regarded  
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and team collaboration  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance  
• Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement (Defence security clearance required)  

• Join a global industry leader offering career stability and progression  
• Access to extensive training, development and leadership programs  
• Supportive, inclusive and professional work culture  
• Competitive salary and great company benefits  

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.  

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or email careers@compass-group.com.au.    

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams, we create inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operations. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.