You could start by going through the telephone directory to locate gyms and then searching google to locate those that have web pages. yellowpages.com.au would be a good start.

Did you intend to work in Melbourne or Sydney? They are 600miles apart.

I'd like to keep in touch to find our how you go. I live in Newcaslte NSW.

Regards

Brian

thanks for the reply brian. i intend going to melbourne first then on to sydney. il check out the yellow pages and let u know how i get on if u think of anything else let us know cheers.
paul.

There's a couple of major gyms that come to mind:

http://www.zesthealthclubs.com.au/
(requires qualification as Body Trainer - course through Les Mills www.lesmills.com)

http://www.fernwoodfitness.com.au/
(female only gym - but do have some male instructors if necessary)

Those gyms have franchises all over Australia

Hurler,

I am from the states and had a cert. when I came to Australia. I still had to get certified and registered with the Australian fitness industry. They will let you show prior learner to get a cert iii (gym instructor), but you have to have a cert iv to do personal training as of 1 Jan, 2005. As for getting into a gym that should be no problem as there are always openings, you just have to find them. I am currently in Sydney and can tell you that can go to http://www.fitnessnsw.com.au/ to check out New South Wales info or try http://www.fitnessnetwork.com.au or http://www.fia.com.au/ for certification information. Hope this helps and good luck!

thanks for the info scott. does that mean that the qualifications i already have will at least get me a job in a gym so i can at least start working as soon asi get out there.

Yes, you will be able to get a job in most gyms with your qualifications, but if you want to do personal training you will have to work on getting the certs for it over here. They do courses by correspondence if you would like to do it that way and have the time to work on those certs now. Let me know where you end up and I may be able to help you with a job if you move to the Sydney area. Good luck!

Hi, I live a few hours out from melbourne and run Fitopia fitness and life style coaching. I am allways looking for qualified relief staff as I am the full extent of the company at the moment. I would love a bit of a break. I work out of the Grampians region which is also known for it's great rock climbs and bush walking. I am currently commissioned to work with the local aboriginal co-op to train their guys and help upgrade their gym and to train staff. Get in contact with me and we can talk further.

Try these web sites. www.fitnessnetwork.com.au www.vicfit.com.au

Cheers.

thanks again for replying scott and auman im not goin out til october but il definately appreciate any help either of u can giv me in lookin for a job il be goin to melbourne first and then on to sydney id b lookin for somethin in both places thanks again lads. one more question on the pt scott how long does the correspondance take to complete and can i start right away. sorry for annoying ya but it but u seem to know what ur on about and some of the sites can be a bit vague

You need to be registered in Austrlalia to obtain work in Australia.

Contact Fitness Australia and see what they can help you with.

It is a requirement that you are registered with Fitness Australia.

Have CPR and Senior First Aid and have insurance.

Best check:

fitnessaustralia.com.au/

Good luck and have heaps of fun down here.

how nice is it when no one knows you.........lol

G'Day from Down Under hurler, looks like you've got all the info you need. Coming from Ireland to Australia though, I would recommend one thing - ACCLIMATISE. In summer here, we have temperatures that'll knock you over pretty fast if you're not used to training in them. Take it slow when you first get here mate. Health and Strength.