Gym Attendant

Compass Group Australia • Full-time • Cairns, QLD, AU • 2m ago

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.

ESS, part of Compass Group, provides integrated hospitality and support services to the Australian Defence Force across Australia. We’re currently seeking energetic and customer-focused Gym Attendants to join our Sport and Recreation team.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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
Cert 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)

The Benefits

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

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?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 means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. 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. 