Senior Gym Manager – New Flagship Site | Dandenong, VIC

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on a brand new, large-format facility before it opens.

A 6,500sqm site in Dandenong, built to operate at scale, is preparing for launch, and we’re looking for an experienced operator to step in early and take ownership from the ground up.

This isn’t stepping into something established. This is building it.

The role, in reality

You’ll be responsible for taking this site from pre-opening through to full operation.

That means:

Setting the tone, standards, and structure before doors open
Building and aligning a team across multiple departments
Driving early membership momentum and local engagement
Bringing operational discipline into a fast-moving environment

Once open, you’ll take full ownership of performance across the business.

What you’ll be leading

This is a high-volume, multi-offering facility operating 24/7.

You’ll oversee:

Member experience and front-of-house performance
Sales activity and conversion across the floor
Personal Training and group fitness delivery
Secondary revenue streams
Overall commercial performance of the site

You’ll be on the floor, visible, and setting the standard from day one.

Why this is different

Pre-opening roles don’t come up often at this scale.

You’re not inheriting systems, culture, or habits, you’re creating them.

For the right person, this is:

The chance to build a team properly from the start
Set expectations before they drift
Establish structure that actually holds as the business grows

What success looks like

A well-built team ready for launch
Strong early membership growth and engagement
Clear structure across departments from day one
Consistent delivery across service, sales, and operations
A facility that opens with momentum, not chaos

Who this suits

Someone who has:

Experience in pre-opening, new site launches, or rapid growth environments is highly regarded
Strong commercial awareness, you understand how performance is built, not just managed
Confident leading teams through ambiguity and pace
Comfortable being hands-on and highly visible
Able to create structure quickly and hold people accountable to it

What matters is your ability to build a premium fitness offering, lead, and execute at scale.

The reality

Opening a new site comes with pressure:

Moving timelines
Building teams quickly
Setting standards without legacy systems

It requires someone who can stay clear, structured, and decisive through that phase.

Compensation & Benefits

Lead a flagship-scale facility from day one
Be part of a business investing heavily into new sites and growth
Clear pathway into multi-site or senior operational leadership
Competitive salary based on experience with additional performance incentives

Practical details

Full-time position
Roster typically Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday
Flexibility required across a 24/7 operation
Must be an Australian / NZ citizen or permanent Australian resident.

How to Apply

Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Given the scale and nature of this opportunity, we will be connecting with a select group of candidates whose background closely aligns with the scope of the role.

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