Fernwood Fitness
    (142 reviews)

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    Company overview

    Industry

    Sports & Fitness

    Primary location

    L 1 FLINDERS LANE 475 3000 MELBOURNE Australia
    Naarm, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Country
    Across Australia, Fernwood Fitness is recognised as the leader in women’s health, fitness and wellness. From humble beginnings in Bendigo over 32 years ago, we now have 70 clubs, situated in every state and territory of Australia.Every day, our powerhouse teams across Australia bring to life our mission to empower women to shine. If you want to work alongside wonderful people who are ambitious, inspired and passionate about supporting women’s health, fitness and wellness, then we’d love for you to apply for a position with Fernwood Fitness.Roles at Fernwood vary from in-club roles such as Membership Consultant and Personal Trainers, to corporate support staff and of course, future franchisees. The opportunities for career advancement and training are endless. Many of our existing franchisees began their career as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer. Where will Fernwood lead you?

    Jobs at Fernwood Fitness

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    at Fernwood Womens Health Clubs
    Browns Plains, Brisbane QLD
    Fernwood Browns Plains are searching for membership consultants to join our team with part time roles available.
    Fernwood Browns Plains are searching for membership consultants to join our team with part time roles available.
    classification: SalesSales
    2d ago
    2d ago

    at Fernwood Womens Health Clubs
    Richmond, Melbourne VIC
    Fernwood Fitness is looking for an experienced Membership Collections Officer to join our supportive National Support Office team.
    Fernwood Fitness is looking for an experienced Membership Collections Officer to join our supportive National Support Office team.
    classification: Call Centre & Customer ServiceCall Centre & Customer Service
    1d ago
    1d ago

    Reviews overview

    4.0142 ratings in total
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    83%
    Rate salary as high or average
    74%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Fernwood Fitness?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees consistently praise the supportive team culture at Fernwood Fitness, highlighting collaborative and friendly colleagues who create a welcoming atmosphere. Staff appreciate the empowering community of women, noting that the workplace feels like a second home with strong connections. The flexibility offered is valued, particularly by those balancing family commitments, and many employees note that management is supportive, providing opportunities for career growth. Additionally, staff enjoy the variety of roles available across reception, group fitness, and management positions.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as management approaches varying across locations with occasional concerns about communication and leadership consistency. Sales consultants indicate that meeting sales targets can be demanding, requiring them to balance multiple tasks whilst maintaining personalised service during busy periods. The workload can be challenging at times, with expectations to perform multiple roles and occasional long hours. Some staff have noted that the casual employment structure can result in limited opportunities for team meetings and collaborative training sessions, and fitness instructors mention that early morning shifts, particularly during winter, can be difficult.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Operations Manager
    Apr 2026
    Campbelltown NSW 25602 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    If you value your mental health and psychological safety, this is not the place for you.
    The good thingsThe team culture among the staff (outside of management) is incredibly strong. The women I worked with were supportive, collaborative, and genuinely made coming to work enjoyable. It’s a close knit team where everyone gets along and lifts each other up.
    The challengesThis is a highly challenging workplace with serious concerns around management behaviour and culture. Direction changes constantly, and staff are often held accountable for decisions that were made by management and later reversed. This creates confusion, instability, and an environment where it’s very difficult to succeed. There is a lack of psychological safety, with many staff feeling unable to raise concerns due to fear of repercussions. Morale is consistently low, and stress levels are high, with frequent after hours communication adding to the pressure. Management oversight can feel excessive, contributing to a lack of trust across the team. Workplace boundaries can be challenging. Staff turnover and distress appear to be ongoing issues, and the workplace may not be suitable for those seeking a supportive, stable, or mentally healthy environment.
    1.0
    Group Fitness Instructor
    Mar 2026
    Clayton VIC 3168Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Destructive and ineffective leadership.
    The good thingsThe members are lovely
    The challengesWhat needs to be improved is Management skills - How to lead a team, communicate to staff, rostering, company policy, implement company vision and values.
    2.0
    Membership Consultant
    Feb 2026
    Tarneit VIC 30291 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Would not reccommend, not worth your mental health.
    The good thingsFree membership, was usually paid ontime and commisions were good.
    The challengesManagement and senior staff werent nice and often treated us younger girls as less than because of age even though we had the same job title. Other sales staff would try and steal commisions by writing their name down for a sale or telling people to refer anyone to them instead of it being fair game. Very toxic highschool like culture.
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