As the State and Business Product Manager, my role answers directly to the General Manager of Operations and CEO. I am the central point of contact for the fitness industry and government for the NSW, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania. The Role involves networking with all levels of the industry from student personal trainers to CEOs of the largest fitness businesses in Australia working with them to develop and implement best practices as well as representing their interests to all government levels.Key responsibilities• Represent AUSactive at local, state and national government levels• Build and maintain effective relationships with business member portfolios.• Promote & educate and present to portfolio members on relevant AUSactive projects, standards, events, campaigns & initiatives• Maintain knowledge of day‐to‐day industry trends & opportunities• Develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

As a product developer, I managed the creation of documents and strategies to expand the appeal of products outside of sport-specific settings. This included the product placement and subsequent creation of education strategies and collateral to inform new end users of the applicability of the products across a wide variety of settings.

In this role I was responsible for the face-to-face delivery and assessment of the Diploma of Fitness Coaching (10067NAT), educating and assessing students on practical skills and placement, creation of lesson plans and learning materials, and keeping up to date with all compliance aspects for the VET environment.

• Testing and screening of athletes • Periodisation and program development• Implementation of gym and field sessions • Design and implementation of injury prevention programs • Monitoring and assisting athletes with their health and wellbeing • Collaborating and Coordinating with the medical team regarding injury and health concerns • Development and implementation of recovery strategies• Recording and analysis of both gym and field data• Liaising with coaches and team management to ensure effective implementation and outcomes of the strength and conditioning program

• Budgeting and financial control of the facility including invoicing, till reconciliations and reporting to senior management• Database creation and maintenance• Contract management • Goal setting and development of all staff members • Advertising and execution of events to maximize student participation• Sales and customer relations• Regular and effective inter-departmental communication (both verbal and written)• Staff rostering

• Testing and screening of athletes • Periodisation and program development• Implementation of gym and field sessions • Design and implementation of injury prevention programs • Monitoring and assisting athletes with their health and wellbeing • Collaborating and Coordinating with the medical team regarding injury and health concerns • Development and implementation of recovery strategies• Recording and analysis of both gym and field data• Preparation of team and player reports• Liaising with coaches and team management to ensure effective implementation and outcomes of the strength and conditioning program