ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls and accommodation to gyms, pools and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

ESS, part of Compass Group, delivers essential sport, recreation and lifestyle services across Defence bases in Southern NSW, with a strong operational presence in Wagga Wagga. Our Fitness Supervisors, Lifeguards and Gym Attendants play a vital role in supporting the health, fitness and wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel, ensuring safe, professional and well‑maintained gym and aquatic facilities at RAAF Base Wagga and Blamey Barracks Kapooka. 

 Sport, Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the gym and pool, ensuring compliance with water quality, safety, and legislative standards
• Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage
• Lead inspections, enforce site-specific safety instructions, and maintain compliance documentation
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users
• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe for use
• Respond to emergencies, including first aid and oxygen administration where required
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
• Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, wellbeing, teamwork, and professionalism

Catering, Cleaning & Kitchen Responsibilities:

• Provide welcoming and efficient hospitality service in ADF mess halls and dining facilities
• Assist with basic food preparation, plating, and meal service
• Operate tills or support café service where required
• Wash, sanitise, and store crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment
• Operate commercial dishwashers and maintain clean kitchen environments
• Assist with stock rotation and storage
• Follow strict food safety, hygiene, and Defence security standards

 About you:

• 3+ years’ experience in a fitness, aquatic, recreation, or supervisory role (for Sport & Recreation positions)
• Cert III or IV in Fitness (essential for gym-based roles)
• Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles)
• Level 1 First Aid & CPR, with ability to administer oxygen
• Experience managing staff rosters, attendance, and performance (where applicable)
• At least 1 year experience in catering, kitchen hand or hospitality roles (for catering positions)
• Friendly, reliable, and professional with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in structured, high-compliance Defence environments
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable transport (some sites may require travel)
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearance required)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

The Benefits

• Work with a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force
• Job security with a global leader in facilities management and hospitality services
• Supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
• Ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities
• Access to Compass Group health, wellbeing, and learning programs

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process, please contact 1300 TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are at the heart of our workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, people with disability, Veterans and Defence family members.