High Performance Manager

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS); City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is seeking an experienced High Performance Manager to lead Gold Coast-based sport programs, supporting athletes, coaches and performance teams aiming for international podium results. The role requires a deep understanding of high-performance systems and athlete development, with the ability to build trusted relationships across partners.

You will shape athlete and program plans, lead performance discussions, monitor progress and help allocate resources to

Qualifications

• Experience working at highest levels of high-performance sport.
• Understanding of athlete development and international competition requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and prioritisation for QAS High Performance initiatives.
• Provide objective advisory support and challenging insights to coaches and athletes.
• Monitor athlete progress and support coach development to optimise performance.

Skills

High-performance sport

Stakeholder management

Coaching collaboration

Performance planning

Education

Sports Management / Business Degree

Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree

Job description

This is an exciting time to join the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) and our High Performance Programs team.

With less than two years until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are looking for an experienced High Performance Manager to help lead our Gold Coast-based QAS sport programs and support athletes, coaches and performance support teams pursuing international success. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing Queensland athletes for major competitions, helping them progress towards Olympic and Paralympic podium performances.

We are seeking someone with demonstrated experience working within high-performance sport environments who can step into the role from day one. A strong understanding of the Australian sporting system, athlete development, coaching and performance planning is essential.

Working closely with athletes, coaches, National Sporting Organisations, performance support practitioners and other system partners, you will help shape athlete and program plans, lead performance discussions, support coach development, monitor athlete progress and contribute to decisions about program priorities and resource allocation.

You will be part of a team of experienced QAS High Performance Managers who work across a range of sports and programs, sharing ideas, challenging thinking and helping coaches solve performance problems. The role requires someone who can build trusted relationships, have honest conversations, provide practical advice and help keep athletes and coaches focused on what is needed to perform at the highest level.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has proven experience working at the highest levels of high-performance sport.
• Understands what is required to help athletes perform on the international stage.
• Can work effectively with coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary performance teams.
• Is comfortable providing objective advice, support and constructive challenge.
• Can balance day-to-day athlete and program needs with longer-term performance goals.

QAS is on a journey towards Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. If you have genuine high-performance experience and want to help athletes achieve outstanding results on the world stage, we would like to hear from you.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Essential Requirements

• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Sports Management / Business Degree
• Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree

Attachments

• QAS701607 AO7 High Performance Manager (50325) - RD
• QAS Applicant Kit - v5.0 (4)