Head of Player Development & Wellbeing

Technical Focus; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Focus in Brisbane is partnering with a leading professional sporting organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Manager - Player Development & Wellbeing. This role oversees programs supporting athletes across their careers, addressing personal, educational and wellbeing aspects beyond on-field performance.

The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, build trusted relationships with players, coaches, medical staff and families, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience in player development, athlete wellbeing or professional sport.
• Experience delivering programs and support frameworks.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate player development and wellbeing programs across multiple groups.
• Support players with personal development, education, career planning and life skills.
• Coordinate induction, transition and ongoing development programs.
• Build strong relationships with players, families, coaches and key stakeholders.
• Identify individual support needs and coordinate external specialist services.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Communication

Program delivery

Education

Psychology / counselling / social work qualifications

Job description

Technical Focus in Brisbane is partnering with a leading professional sporting organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Manager - Player Development & Wellbeing. This role oversees programs supporting athletes across their careers, addressing personal, educational and wellbeing aspects beyond on-field performance.

The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, build trusted relationships with players, coaches, medical staff and families, and coordinate