Fitness

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Wellness Coordinator

A Wellness Coordinator manages health programmes in organisations, promoting well-being through workshops and resources for diverse populations.

Avg yearly income $63,492
Skill level Advanced

Fitness Instructor

A Fitness Instructor leads group workouts, helps people of all fitness levels reach goals, demonstrates exercises, and creates an inclusive, motivating environment.

Avg yearly income $71,760
Skill level Beginner

Gym Instructor

Gym instructors teach fitness in individual and group settings, guiding members on equipment use and leading various exercise classes to achieve goals.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers conduct individual sessions to help clients meet fitness goals, creating tailored workout plans and ensuring safe program delivery.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Yoga Instructor

A Yoga Instructor teaches yoga classes, demonstrating techniques and ensuring proper postures while catering to clients of various skill levels.

Avg yearly income $56,472
Skill level Advanced

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coaches develop tailored training programmes to enhance athletes' physical strength and performance across various sports.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Wellness Coach

A Wellness Coach helps clients achieve health goals by creating personalised plans, focusing on nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

Avg yearly income $72,280
Skill level Advanced

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialists help clients recover from injuries or illnesses by creating tailored fitness plans, often collaborating with other health professionals.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Advanced Personal Trainer

Advanced Personal Trainers conduct personalised workout sessions to help clients achieve fitness goals, designing tailored plans and mentoring others in the fitness field.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Fitness Centre Manager

A Fitness Centre Manager oversees daily operations, supervises staff, maintains facility standards, promotes services, and resolves issues.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Exercise Physiotherapist

An Exercise Physiotherapist designs tailored exercise programmes to enhance health, manage chronic conditions, and promote rehabilitation.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in fitness

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Personal Trainer
Fitness Instructor
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor + 1 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coach
Sport and Recreation Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer + 1 more
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Yoga Instructor Exercise Scientist
Exercise Physiologist Sports Coach Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Yoga Instructor Exercise Scientist Exercise Physiologist Sports Coach Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor + 5 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Program Coordinator
Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker + 2 more
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 4 more
10967NAT

Diploma of Nutrition
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Nutritionist Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant
Nutrition Advisor Wellness Coach Nutritionist Nutrition Assistant Health Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Nutritionist Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Nutrition Advisor Wellness Coach Nutritionist Nutrition Assistant Health Consultant + 5 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Personal Trainer Sports Facility Manager Sports Coordinator
Facilities Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Personal Trainer Sports Facility Manager Sports Coordinator Facilities Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator + 4 more
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Receptionist Sport and Recreation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Receptionist Sport and Recreation Officer
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sports Coach
Gym Receptionist Sport and Recreation Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sports Coach Gym Receptionist Sport and Recreation Officer + 2 more
10859NAT

Certificate IV in Weight Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Nutrition Assistant
Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Nutrition Assistant Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer + 2 more
10932NAT

Certificate IV in Yoga Therapy Teaching
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Yoga Instructor Ayurvedic Practitioner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Yoga Instructor Ayurvedic Practitioner

Bachelor of Human Nutrition
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Nutritionist Public Health Nutritionist
Wellness Coordinator Dietitian Nutritional Therapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Nutritionist Public Health Nutritionist Wellness Coordinator Dietitian Nutritional Therapist + 3 more

Bachelor of Podiatry
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $42,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podiatrist Rehabilitation Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podiatrist Rehabilitation Specialist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $39,492
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Specialist Occupational Therapist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Vision Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Hand Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Specialist Occupational Therapist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Vision Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Hand Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant + 4 more

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator Physical Education Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator Physical Education Teacher

Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist
Respiratory Therapist Cardiac Physiologist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist Cardiac Physiologist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist + 6 more

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst + 5 more

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Therapist Sports Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Therapist Sports Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$9,314 - $15,142
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster Sports Scientist
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $40,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Fitness?

15th October 2020)

How to get your first job in the fitness industry

29th January 2025)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Fitness?

27th May 2021)

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