Defence Fitness Centre Supervisor

Compass Group Pty Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Training and career development

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a full-time supervisor for Defence facilities at HMAS Cairns. The role focuses on safety, fitness, and recreation services for facility users and staff. You will oversee lifeguard coverage, inductions, incident reporting, and daily site safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have fitness or recreation experience, relevant certifications, and a strong team-oriented mindset. Applicants should be ready to work in a Defence environment and hold a current driver’s

Qualifications

• Must bring experience in fitness, hospitality, or facilities support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage.
• Lead inspections, enforce site-specific safety instructions and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards.
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well-maintained and safe for use.
• Respond to emergencies, including first aid and oxygen administration where required.
• Report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly.
• Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, wellbeing, teamwork and professionalism

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Education

Certificate III/IV in Fitness

Lifeguard Award

First Aid & CPR Level 1

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a full-time supervisor for Defence facilities at HMAS Cairns. The role focuses on safety, fitness, and recreation services for facility users and staff. You will oversee lifeguard coverage, inductions, incident reporting, and daily site safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have fitness or recreation experience, relevant certifications, and a strong team-oriented mindset. Applicants should be ready to work in a Defence environment and hold a current driver’s