Personal Trainer

Colonial Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Friendly culture

Free flu vaccinations

HESTA financial advice

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

ACH Group, based in Adelaide's southwestern suburbs, seeks Casual Personal Trainers to deliver exercise services across community health studios, in-home services and residential care homes. Shifts vary by availability, with more hours during the Nov 2026–Feb 2027 holiday period.

Under the guidance of an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist, you’ll lead sessions, help older people stay active and work within a multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Personal Training or Exercise Science qualification.
• Current driver’s license and reliable access to own car.
• Ability to travel to customer homes and ACH Group locations in Adelaide’s southwestern suburbs.
• Strong communication, engagement and motivational skills.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people to live a Good Life.
• Satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check (no older than 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Support customers to work towards health, mobility and fitness goals through tailored activities.
• Deliver individual and group exercise sessions under supervision of an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist.
• Assist with engaging programs that help older people stay active and independent.
• Observe responses and communicate information to supervising clinicians.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary allied health team.
• Build positive relationships with customers, families and health professionals.
• Champion healthy and active ageing across ACH Group.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Motivation

Driver's license

Education

Certificate 4 in Personal Training

Exercise Science qualification

Job description

About ACH Group: For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose lead roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers.

About the Role:

Turn your passion for health and fitness into a rewarding role with purpose.

ACH Group is looking for Casual Personal Trainers to deliver engaging exercise services across the southwestern suburbs of Adelaide. Whether you're seeking extra hours alongside an existing PT position, or looking to gain valuable hands‑on experience as an Exercise Science professional, this role offers the chance to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact to the lives of older people.

This casual opportunity includes options to work across our community health studios, in-home services, and residential care homes throughout Adelaide's southwestern suburbs. Shifts are offered based on your availability and service needs, with additional hours expected during the November 2026 to February 2027 holiday period.

What You'll Do:

• Support customers to work towards their health, mobility and fitness goals through tailored activities
• Deliver individual and group exercise sessions under the guidance of an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist
• Assist with engaging programs that help older people remain active, confident and independent
• Observe customer responses, follow agreed programs and communicate relevant information to the supervising clinician
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary allied health team
• Build positive relationships with customers, families, carers and health professionals
• Champion healthy and active ageing across ACH Group

About You:

You're an established Personal Trainer OR an enthusiastic emerging Health Professional who wants meaningful, hands‑on experience supporting older people. You bring empathy, initiative and a commitment to delivering safe, person‑centred support.

This opportunity is suited to candidates who:

• Hold a Certificate 4 in Personal Training or an Exercise Science qualification
• Have a current driver's licence and reliable access to their own car
• Can travel to customer homes and ACH Group locations across the southwestern suburbs of Adelaide
• Have strong communication, engagement and motivational skills
• Can follow clinical direction and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have a genuine passion for supporting older people to live a Good Life
• Have a satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, no older than 12 months at commencement of employment

Relevant experience with older adults, community‑based exercise or group programs will be highly regarded. Availability during December and January is strongly encouraged.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At ACH Group, you'll join an inclusive team that supports your development and wellbeing. We offer:

• Ongoing career development, including in‑house upskilling, external learning & professional development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive culture where you can be yourself
• Free on‑site flu vaccinations
• Free Financial & superannuation advice from HESTA
• A wellbeing program including, free employee assistance, BUPA webinars, corporate volunteering offerings & retail discounts at Charlesworth Nuts, RUNDNA, Zap Fitness, Goodlife, Temple Day Spa
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Salary packaging to maximise your take‑home pay
• Discounted BUPA corporate health insurance

As a not‑for‑profit, ACH Group allows you to salary package up to $15,900 per year—putting more money back in your pocket.

We embrace diversity and welcome applicants of all genders, ages, cultures, identities, and abilities.