Venue Manager

Whitlam Leisure Centre (Liverpool, NSW)

Lead a flagship community facility in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions.

Belgravia Leisure is seeking a passionate and experienced Venue Manager to lead the team at Whitlam Leisure Centre. This is a rare opportunity to oversee a large, multi-purpose facility in Sydney’s vibrant southwest, delivering outstanding programs and services that enhance community health and wellbeing.

About the Role

As Venue Manager, you’ll be fully accountable for the centre’s operations, financial performance, and program delivery. You’ll drive exceptional customer service, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure safety, inclusion, and engagement across all programs and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing, community-focused team

• Overseeing financial, operational, and risk management outcomes

• Driving participation across aquatic, fitness, gymnastics, stadium, and community programs

• Building strong relationships with Council and key stakeholders

• Ensuring compliance with safety, contract, and service standards

• Recruiting, training, and supporting staff to deliver excellence

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading teams, with at least 2 years in leisure or aquatic facility management

• Strong business acumen with proven operational and financial management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and local government processes

• Alignment with Belgravia values: integrity, excellence, courage, openness, respect, leadership, and accountability

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

The Perks

• Competitive salary plus bonus potential (up to 10% of base)

• Free access to Belgravia Leisure facilities across the Sydney Metro

• Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial organisation with clear career pathways

This is your chance to make an impact, lead a passionate team, and shape the future of community leisure in Liverpool.

About 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.

Are you Interested?

If you are a person who is passionate about leisure and want to utilise your skills and experience in the leisure industry, we want to hear from you!

This is a full time opportunity; the successful applicant will be available to work across a span of hours across the week, including weekend work. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, with a valid driver licence and be willing to undergo a background check if requested. 

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.