Venue Manager – YAWA, Rosebud

• Mornington Peninsula location
• Lead a dynamic team, driving real change and community impact
• Site Leadership | Strategic Impact | Business Growth

Lead a state‑of‑the‑art aquatic & leisure centre and shape the future of community leisure services on the Mornington Peninsula!

About the Company

Belgravia Leisure is at the forefront of the recreation and leisure industry. As part of the broader Belgravia Group, our core business spans aquatics, recreation and leisure venues, health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, and community programs across 250+ locations in Australia and New Zealand.

On the Mornington Peninsula, Belgravia Leisure proudly manages a diverse portfolio of venues in partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Shire:

• Civic Reserve Recreation Centre
• Crib Point Pool
• Pelican Park Recreation Centre
• Somerville Recreation Centre
• Yawa Aquatic Centre

With hundreds of employees, and community impact in the thousands, these vibrant, high‑usage community hubs deliver aquatics, health & fitness, stadium sports, wellness programs and inclusive services for patrons of all ages and abilities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and people‑focused leader to support and lead our Mornington Peninsula portfolio as the Venue Manager, reporting to the Area Manager.

This high‑impact position oversees a team of Department Managers and sets the direction of the venue to maximise business growth and results. The role focuses on the centres’ operational excellence and leadership. The Venue Manager drives operational planning and engagement and is accountable for high standards of safety and guest experience.

Your leadership will empower teams, strengthen community partnerships, and help develop the capability of future aquatics and leisure leaders across the region.

About You

You are a proven people leader with experience in site and/or facility management, and strategic & financial performance. You combine hands‑on support, building strong relationships with councils, teams, and community stakeholders with commercial acumen.

With a passion for exceptional service, continuous improvement and people development, you create environments where teams feel supported, aligned and inspired.

You thrive in a fast‑paced, community‑centred environment and are ready to step into a role with significant scope and influence.

Key Skills

• Proven leadership across facility or site, service‑based or leisure operations
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting and driving profitability
• Ability to lead operational consistency and uplift customer experience across multiple venues
• Coaching capability to support and develop Department Managers and frontline teams
• Experience building relationships with councils, partners and external stakeholders
• Practical understanding of compliance, OHS and public safety frameworks
• Strategic thinker who can balance long term direction with day to day performance
• Energetic, inclusive and values-based leadership style
   

The Mornington Peninsula

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to Department Managers and their teams across a state-of-the-art community facility. You’ll guide performance, uplift capability, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure outstanding guest experiences aligned with Belgravia’s values and standards.

Qualifications

• National Police Check*
• Working with Children Check*
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate*
• Pool Operations / Lifeguard or Fitness Certificate (held in high regard)
• Previous experience leading within the leisure, fitness, aquatic, or facility management industries (held in high regard)

*If you do not currently hold these qualifications, you must be willing to obtain them.

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

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.