• Lead a city-wide wellbeing transformation
• Purpose-driven leadership role with genuine community impact
• Shape the future of Active Wellbeing in one of Australia’s flagship contracts
• Work in partnership with the City of Sydney and health sector leaders

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to step into the role of Head of Active Communities, leading the evolution of our City of Sydney contract into a community-centred Active Wellbeing service.

This is a unique opportunity to drive a shift from traditional leisure delivery to a preventative health and wellbeing model, with a focus on inclusion, equity and measurable social impact.

Working across six iconic aquatic and leisure centres, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and community, embedding a new way of thinking and delivering meaningful outcomes for diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of place-based, community-led engagement strategies
• Drive the implementation of the Active Wellbeing model across all sites
• Champion co-design and co-production with communities
• Design and deliver inclusive programs that improve participation and wellbeing
• Build strong partnerships across health, community and education sectors
• Oversee community programs, funding and enabling initiatives
• Develop integrated participation pathways and referral networks
• Lead evaluation and reporting frameworks for social and health outcomes
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Active Communities team

About You

You are a purpose-led, strategic leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving community impact.

You will bring:

• Leadership experience in community development, public health, social impact or active communities
• Proven success delivering place-based or system-level initiatives
• Strong experience building cross-sector partnerships
• Experience working with diverse communities facing barriers
• Ability to balance community outcomes with commercial realities
• A collaborative leadership style that drives cultural change

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of Australia’s most innovative Active Wellbeing transformations
• Deliver meaningful outcomes that improve health equity and social connection
• Work alongside a progressive leadership team and City of Sydney stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape a sector-leading model with real scale and impact

About Us

Belgravia Leisure manages the City of Sydney’s world-class aquatic and leisure centres, delivering services that create health, social and economic benefits for the community.
Our vision is to position our centres as community wellbeing hubs, supporting physical, mental and social health outcomes for all.

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.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead a role with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.