AL - BAS - Community Development Coordinator

About Aligned Leisure

Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond’s health, fitness and leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 53 leisure centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, skate parks, gymnastics programs, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you.

Child Safety Commitment:

Aligned Leisure is committed to the safety of children.  We want all children who attend our facilities and/or are in our care to be safe, happy and empowered.  We are committed to the safety, protection, participation and empowerment of all children by implementing Child Safe Standards and providing a safe and supportive environment for all children.  We make sure that children are not exposed to any form of harmful conduct or abuse and each child is empowered to participate in decisions that affect them and to share any concerns they may have. 

The Health & Wellbeing Officer will lead the delivery of health and wellbeing outcomes aligned to Bass Coast Council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and priorities. You will research, design, deliver and evaluate programs that improve community health outcomes, with a strong focus on increasing participation, engaging non-users and supporting priority population groups.

Working closely with Council, community stakeholders and internal teams, you will build strong partnerships and ensure programs and services are data-driven, impactful and aligned to community need.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Driving delivery of Council health & wellbeing strategy outcomes, including program design, evaluation and reporting
  • Building strong partnerships with schools, sporting clubs, community groups and health agencies to increase participation
  • Coordinating and delivering community programs and events aligned with Council priorities
  • Establishing data and insights processes to measure impact and support continuous improvement
  • Supporting clubs and community organisations to grow engagement across facilities and services
  • Contributing to leadership, stakeholder collaboration and outstanding customer service delivery 

To succeed in the Health & Wellbeing Officer role, you’ll need:

• Experience in health promotion, community programs, leisure, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to design, deliver and evaluate programs
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including Council, schools, clubs and community organisations
• A proactive, energetic and community-focused approach, with a passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Health Promotion or similar) is desirable but not essential
• A valid WWCC First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

In line with our Child Safety Commitment, this position may be subject to pre-employment checks such as a Police Check and must maintain a current Working with Children’s Check or equivalent.

Benefits 

Aligned Leisure recognises, rewards and supports our people. By joining our team, you’ll have access to: 

• Free gym and aquatic membership
• Free Richmond Football Club membership + 20% discount at the Roar Store
• Discounts at onsite cafés and on swim and gym merchandise
• Access to the Play Well employee wellness portal (on-demand workouts, healthy recipes, or wellbeing appointments)
• Opportunities for career development through cross-training at other locations and departments

If you believe this position sounds right for you, please apply now and complete your application. We will be actively screening applications throughout the application window and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Aligned Leisure is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.