Athlete Safety And Wellbeing Coordinator

Australian Institute Of Sport; Canberra; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous superannuation 15.4%

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym and dining

Job summary

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra invites applications for a Fixed Term Full Time role within the Safeguarding and Integrity Team. You will coordinate and supervise athletes in residence and visiting AIS, developing programs to support a safe and inclusive stay on campus.

You will respond to incidents, ensure policy compliance, engage with stakeholders, and help deliver learning programs while safeguarding the wellbeing of athletes on site and across ASC campuses.

Qualifications

• Role requires safeguarding focus and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Eligibility: Australian citizens or permanent residents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise athletes in residence and visiting AIS.
• Develop and implement programs to support a safe and inclusive stay at the AIS.
• Respond to incidents and support athlete wellbeing.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and procedures across ASC and AIS.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver learning and safety initiatives.

Skills

Athlete safety

Incident management

Policy compliance

Stakeholder comms

Program delivery

Sensitivity handling

Job description

• $72,342 - $86,063 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 3
• Canberra
• Fixed Term Full Time

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST 24 September 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team

The Safeguarding and Integrity Team within the Diversity People and Culture Group enable the ASC to be a leading child safe organisation. We support compliance with legislative and policy requirements for the safety and integrity of people on our sites and in our operations. We work with teams across the ASC and with government and sporting organisations and peak bodies in the sport sector.

About the role

You will be working with athletes and stakeholders on the campus at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. You will coordinate and supervise athletes in residence and visiting the AIS. You will develop and implement programs and policies to support a safe and inclusive stay at the AIS.

About you

Your commitment to safe and inclusive sport is essential for this role. You will be able to:

• support health and wellbeing of athletes
• respond and manage incidents
• comply with policies and procedures
• deliver programs and support learning
• communicate and work with a range of stakeholders
• manage sensitive matters

This position is offered a FIXED TERM position until 30 November 2026 with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Ben White, Athlete Safety and Wellbeing Manager
• Phone number: 0466 547 884
• Email address: [e-mail]

Eligibility

• To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• As part of this position, the role occupant may have access to sensitive, and potentially distressing information in the areas of sexual misconduct and child safeguarding.
• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
2. The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]