Venue Manager

Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre (Miller, NSW)

Lead, inspire, and grow a passionate team while delivering outstanding community leisure programs.

Belgravia Leisure is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to create a positive legacy by building a high-performance team and driving exceptional outcomes for the local community.

About the Role

As Venue Manager, you’ll be fully accountable for the centre’s operations, financial performance, and program delivery. You’ll lead from the front—coaching your team, ensuring safe and inclusive practices, and fostering a culture focused on community, customer experience, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire staff to deliver exceptional programs and services

• Ensure safety and compliance with health, safety, and contract standards

• Drive financial, operational, and participation targets

• Recruit, train, and develop team members to build capability and career pathways

• Maintain strong relationships with Council and key stakeholders

• Create and promote a customer service culture that enhances community engagement

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a leisure or aquatic facility

• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills

• Proven track record in operational, financial, and people management

• Excellent communication with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively

• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation

• Current (or willingness to obtain): Police Check, Working with Children Check, CPR, First Aid (Level 2)

Desirable

• 3+ years’ experience in aquatic operations

• Knowledge of local government processes

• Pool Lifeguard and Pool Operations Certificates

The Perks

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities

• Free access to Belgravia Leisure facilities

• Be part of a supportive and innovative organisation

The Company

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand. 

We are in an exciting period of growth and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen.  With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.

If you like the sound of us, then jump in and submit your application. We’d love to hear from you! Apply now !!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.