Head of Athlete Performance Support

Institute of Sport, NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) seeks a strategic and inspirational Director, Performance Support, to shape the future of athlete support services. You will lead a diverse portfolio, align disciplines and create conditions for athletes, coaches and practitioners to excel, with the Institute remaining at the forefront of high performance sport.

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will drive contemporary performance support services, collaborate with partners, build capability, foster a

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary performance support teams in high performance sport.
• Ability to align diverse expertise around a common purpose and develop teams.
• Ability to develop individualised athlete plans and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches and partners.
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future direction of athlete support services at NSWIS.
• Lead a diverse portfolio of performance support disciplines to excel.
• Drive an aligned, athlete-centred approach with coaches and partners.
• Lead development and delivery of contemporary performance support services.
• Build capability and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Collaboration & stakeholder engagement

Performance benchmarking

Working with Children check

Education

Post-graduate qualifications in Allied Health or Sport Science

Job description

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) seeks a strategic and inspirational Director, Performance Support, to shape the future of athlete support services. You will lead a diverse portfolio, align disciplines and create conditions for athletes, coaches and practitioners to excel, with the Institute remaining at the forefront of high performance sport.

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will drive contemporary performance support services, collaborate with partners, build capability, foster a