The Health & Fitness Industry Standards Council is seeking a dedicated academic with knowledge and experience in exercise science, health promotion, allied health or a related discipline to join the advisory council.

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our members has a full sense of belonging within our Council. This inclusion and diversity culture helps us better serve our industry.

Background

Established in 2016, the Health & Fitness Industry Standards Council provides strategic guidance and expert recommendations to elevate the Australian exercise and active-health sector. Our work is grounded in four key principles:

Enhancing the quality of services provided
Implementing best practices
Improving health and safety through effective risk management
Establishing effective and transparent accreditation and professional recognition standards.

Role

As a volunteer academic advisor, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in exercise service delivery, education, law, business, and risk management. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a respective field.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and contribute to the development of industry standards
Review and develop registration and accreditation programs
Review, support the administration of, and, when needed, change the AUSactive codes, policies, procedures and guidelines
Review and develop risk management frameworks and programs for the total quality management of the Australian exercise and active health industry
Provide independent expert advice to AUSactive staff, the Board and the public and undertake initiatives to support AUSactive
Step in to chair meetings when the elected Chair is unavailable

Meetings

Attendance at scheduled meetings is required (usually 6 per year). The Secretary or a delegate shall convene Council meetings as and when required, but no fewer than four (4) per year, including the Annual General Meeting.

Applications

Please send a cover letter and resume to Chris Alexander, General Manager at AUSactive, via chris.alexander@ausactive.org.au

Applications close

31st October 2025.

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