Head of Talent Development and High-Performance Conditioning

Haileybury; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Personal leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Haileybury invites applications for the role of Head of Talent Development and High-Performance Conditioning to lead our sport program in Melbourne. This is a Full-Time, Fixed-Term role (1.0 FTE) covering 1 December 2026 to 16 April 2027.

You will lead talent identification, design and deliver athlete development programs, and mentor high-potential athletes while balancing performance with academic goals. The position offers hybrid work options and a strong commitment to wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in high-performance sport, athlete development and elite talent pathways.
• Proven leadership in sporting, high-performance or strength and conditioning environments.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering athlete development programs across diverse age groups.
• Strong track record collaborating with coaches and sporting leaders to drive performance outcomes.
• Deep understanding of athlete wellbeing, load management and holistic youth athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent identification, recruitment and scholarship pathways to strengthen Haileybury's high-performance sports program.
• Build strategic partnerships that enhance athlete development opportunities and expand sporting pathways.
• Partner with Heads of Sport to design and deliver high-performance development programs, training camps and tours.
• Mentor talented athletes through personalised development plans, balancing performance, academic and pathway goals.
• Drive innovation in athlete development through best-practice methodologies, technology and performance analytics.
• Support the development of coaches, sports academies and elite athlete pathways, including international opportunities.
• Lead the implementation of strength and conditioning programs that enhance performance, wellbeing and participation.
• Oversee gymnasium operations, facility development and external partnerships to support athlete preparation.
• Manage sports medicine, physiotherapy and first aid services to ensure optimal athlete care and wellbeing.
• Provide oversight of concussion management and other health and safety protocols across the sports program.

Job description

Head of Talent Development and High-PerformanceConditioning

Haileybury welcomes applications for the role of Head of Talent Development and High-Performance Conditioning to join our Sport's department. This is a Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1.0 FTE) long service leave cover, commencing 1 December 2026 and concluding 16 April 2027.

Reporting to the Head of Sport (One Haileybury), the Head of Talent Development and High-Performance Conditioning will be responsible for supporting the identification, development and ongoing progression of talented athletes across the School's sporting program.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Talent Development and High-Performance Conditioning, you will:

Lead talent identification, recruitment and scholarship pathways to strengthen Haileybury's high-performance sports program.

Build strategic partnerships that enhance athlete development opportunities and expand sporting pathways.

Partner with Heads of Sport to design and deliver high-performance development programs, training camps and tours.

Mentor talented athletes through personalised development plans, balancing performance, academic and pathway goals.

Drive innovation in athlete development through best-practice methodologies, technology and performance analytics.

Support the development of coaches, sports academies and elite athlete pathways, including international opportunities.

Lead the implementation of strength and conditioning programs that enhance performance, wellbeing and participation.

Oversee gymnasium operations, facility development and external partnerships to support athlete preparation.

Manage sports medicine, physiotherapy and first aid services to ensure optimal athlete care and wellbeing.

Provide oversight of concussion management and other health and safety protocols across the sports program.

About You

At Haileybury we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:

Significant experience in high-performance sport, athlete development and elite talent pathways.

Proven leadership experience within sporting, high-performance or strength and conditioning environments.

Demonstrated success designing and delivering athlete development programs across diverse age groups.

Strong track record of collaborating with coaches and sporting leaders to drive performance outcomes.

Deep understanding of athlete wellbeing, load management and holistic youth athlete development.

Why work for us?

Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities.

Ongoing professional and personal development.

Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment.

Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options.

Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options.

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Check and an Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools' Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For all inquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via ***************@haileybury.com.au.