Head of Member Experience & Operations
Premium location, big growth plans, and owners who genuinely care. A rare chance to step into a leadership role, shape the member experience.
Brisbane, QLD | Full Time
This is an opportunity to lead the growth and experience of one of Brisbane's most established and evolving health and wellness destinations.
Privately owned and community-driven, this business has built a loyal member base over many years, and is now entering its next phase of expansion. With significant investment into new facilities, programming, and member experience over the next 3-6 months, the focus is clear:
Elevate the standard. Deepen connection. Drive sustainable growth.
You'll play a central role in making that happen.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the intersection of sales, service, and community.
You will own the full member journey, from first interaction through to long-term retention, while leading and developing a front-of-house and membership team to deliver a consistently high-quality experience.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can move seamlessly between:
Coaching a team
Driving performance
Being present on the floor
Building genuine relationships with members
The Environment You'll Be Leading
This is a large-scale, multi-offering facility designed to support a wide range of members and training styles.
You'll be working across an ecosystem that includes:
Dedicated functional and performance training spaces
Multiple group fitness studios (strength, conditioning, mind-body)
A full-service gym floor
Aquatics, recovery, and wellness facilities
A growing calendar of events, programs, and community activations
The opportunity is not to maintain what exists, but to evolve it into a more connected, elevated member experience.
What You'll Own
Growth & Sales Performance
Lead the end-to-end member acquisition strategy
Oversee tours, follow-ups, referrals, and onboarding
Build and refine sales systems and campaigns
Track performance, conversion, and pipeline metrics daily
Coach the team to deliver consistent, values-led sales experiences
Member Experience & Retention
Design and elevate the full member journey
Implement retention strategies, onboarding pathways, and engagement touch points
Identify trends in behaviour, feedback, and churn, and act on them
Collaborate with coaching and wellness teams to align experience with member needs
Community & Brand Experience
Be a visible and trusted presence within the club
Lead events, challenges, and activations that build connection
Oversee member communication across all touchpoints
Build local partnerships to strengthen brand presence and community integration
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house and membership team
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and energy
Identify and grow future leaders within the business
Who This Role Is For
You are not just a manager, you are an operator.
You bring a strong balance of:
People leadership, you build teams that people want to be part of
Commercial awareness, you understand numbers, targets, and growth
Customer obsession, you care deeply about experience and retention
Presence, you lead from the front and set the tone on the floor
You thrive in environments that are:
Fast-moving
Community-driven
Experience-focused
And you are motivated by the opportunity to:
Build something better
Take ownership
Be part of a business that is evolving, not standing still
What We're Looking For:
3-5+ years in a similar role within fitness, wellness, or hospitality
Proven team leadership experience (sales/front-of-house)
Strong sales mindset with a focus on growth and conversion
Passion for member experience, retention, and community
Hands-on leader who thrives on the floor
High energy, ownership, and accountability
Able to build culture and develop people
Commercially aware, understands targets, KPIs, and performance
What's On Offer
Competitive salary + performance incentives
A genuine leadership role with influence over growth and experience
A business investing heavily in its next phase
Strong team culture and community environment
Membership and additional lifestyle benefits
This is a rare opportunity to step into a business with:
Scale (large member base and facility)
Loyalty (strong existing community)
Momentum (significant investment and evolution underway)
...and play a key role in shaping what comes next.
Apply
If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, build, and elevate, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your application with a short introduction outlining your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.
- Department
- Management
- Role
- Sales Manager
- Locations
- Brisbane
- Yearly salary
- AUD85,000 - AUD100,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- First / Mid Level Officials
About Fitness Lifestyle International (FLI)
Fitness Lifestyle International (FLI) is a recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting businesses and the talent they need to succeed, helping build powerful teams and long, fulfilling careers.
Our mission is to promote and support the success of our industry while upholding our “people first” values. We’re here to assist professionals to enhance their careers, improve their culture, and grow their respective businesses.