Community Engagement Coordinator

Bluefit; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueFit is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to connect our facility with local schools, councils and community groups, and to implement the local engagement plan so families stay active and engaged in healthy activities.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will lead partnerships, school bookings, community outreach, and social media content, while tracking participation data to refine strategies and increase local impact.

Qualifications

• Background in community engagement, facility programming, events, or local marketing.
• Confident public speaker with a flair for hands-on social media content creation.
• Experience coordinating programs and partnerships with local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with local community organisations and schools.
• Manage learn to swim programs, bookings, and community events.
• Promote swimming lessons and facility services through outreach and social channels.
• Coordinate bookings for carnivals, events and facility hires.
• Create engaging social media content and monthly newsletters with the central marketing team.
• Track participation data and report on community reach to improve engagement strategies.

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Social media

Content creation

Project management

Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about making a genuine, lasting impact in your local community? As our Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind connecting our facility with local schools, councils, and diverse community groups.

At BlueFit, we believe that leisure facilities are uniquely positioned to address the complex health and social challenges facing Australian communities. BlueFit's purpose of Inspiring Community Activity, acts as the catalyst for improved physical fitness, water safety, social cohesion and preventative health.

Empowering communities through active, fun participation. We’re transforming our facilities into sustainable, welcoming hubs where everyone belongs, moves and grows together. We are rolling up our sleeves to break down barriers and leave our communities and environment better than we found them.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will play a pivotal role in delivering our Community Engagement Strategy at a local level. Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, with the support of the General Manager - Community Engagement, Events & Programs, you will deliver the Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre’s Community Engagement Plan as well as build strong relationships with the local community to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to get active.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Community Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with local community organisations and provide activities and services to empower communities with the skills and confidence to get moving, stay healthy, and actually have a good time doing it - from toddlers in the pool to our active seniors.

• Schools Engagement: Build strong relationships with local schools and manage learn to swim programs, carnival and school fun day bookings.

• Community Outreach: Outreach into the local community to promote swimming lessons, health club memberships and other facility services & programs using outreach tools & community vouchers.

• Bookings & Facility Hire: Manage all swimming carnivals, fun days, birthday party bookings, and ongoing facility hire bookings.

• Local Marketing: With the support of our central marketing team, create engaging social media, and provide monthly newsletter content that builds community engagement and awareness of the facility and its programs

• Impact & Reporting: Assist with the tracking of participation data and report on community reach to continuously improve our engagement strategies.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Experience: Background in community engagement, facility programming, events, or local marketing.

• Communication Skills: Confident public speaker with a flair for hands-on social media content creation.

• Project Management: Highly organised, proactive, and adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Qualifications: Current First Aid & CPR certificates, valid Driver’s License, and a Working with Children Check.

Why You’ll Love BlueFit

• Purpose-Driven Mission: Work for a national leader that genuinely lives its mission to Inspire Community Activity.

• Community-First Focus: We prioritize deep local connection over scale, ensuring management stays connected to every site.

• A Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team that operates like family and celebrates every win.

• Tangible Impact: Drive initiatives that directly support local families, schools, and at-risk groups through the BlueFit Foundation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are ready to build stronger, healthier communities with us, we’d love to hear from you!