Franchise Development Manager

Anytime Fitness has taken the Australian franchise sector by storm over the last 18 years and now spans a portfolio of over 600+ gyms and more than 730,000+ members nationally, making it the largest gym network in the country. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire healthier lives. Our passionate team brings this mission to life every day by creating inclusive, welcoming fitness communities where people can thrive.

As the network continues to evolve and enhance its club environments, we are seeking a Franchise Development Manager to drive the successful delivery of club refresh projects across the network. This role exists to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, consistently, and to brand standards while strengthening franchisee relationships, improving compliance, and supporting overall network performance.

The Franchise Development Manager oversees the end-to-end delivery of club refresh projects, ensuring all works are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and brand requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing project governance, and supporting franchisees through design, compliance, and execution phases while driving continuous improvement across delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of club refresh projects across the portfolio
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to brand and compliance standards
• Coordinate design submissions, reviews, and approvals with franchisees and architects
• Conduct site visits and manage post-refresh audits and compliance checks
• Maintain accurate reporting, schedules, and documentation across all projects
• Identify risks, delays, and delivery issues, implementing proactive mitigation strategies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation for development projects
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate procurement and vendor engagement
• Resolve franchisee, supplier, and internal stakeholder delivery issues
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness

You are a detail-oriented project and/or multi-site operations professional who thrives in fast-paced, stakeholder-rich environments. You bring structure to complex delivery landscapes, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and are comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects. You are commercially aware, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Technical Ability
• Relevant qualifications in project management, business, or a related field (builder or trades background highly regarded) 
• Experience with the BCA, building code preferred but not essential 
• Experience in project or multi-site management within fitness, retail, construction, or similar industries 
• Experience in reading and understanding architectural plans preferred 
• Strong capability across project lifecycle delivery, including planning, coordination, and execution 
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple concurrent projects 
• Experience working with project management tools and reporting systems 
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills 
• Leadership Skills
• Strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders 
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities 
• Collaborative and influence-driven, able to work effectively without direct authority 
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery outcomes 
• Demonstrates alignment with organisational values: Own It, See It, Feel It, Do It, Together 

• Essential Requirements
• Current driver’s license and willingness to undertake regular interstate and regional travel

At Anytime Fitness Australia, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about creating healthier lives and delivering great experiences for our members and franchisees. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we offer a supportive, high-performing culture where you can grow your career while making a real impact.

Some of the benefits you'll enjoy include: 

• Hybrid and flexible working, with modern offices in Crows Nest. 
• Free gym membership. 
• Birthday leave. 
• Two wellness leave days, an annual wellness allowance and year-round wellbeing initiatives. 
• Career development opportunities across a growing national business. 
• A collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and having fun along the way.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a short cover letter telling us why you're interested in the role. 

At Anytime Fitness Australia, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, a Police Check, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and verification of your right to work in Australia. 

We appreciate every application. While we can't respond to everyone, we'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps.