High Performance Manager

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS); Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced High Performance Manager to lead our Gold Coast-based high performance programs. You will prepare athletes for international competition, work with coaches and performance teams, and drive program priorities and resource allocation to support podium outcomes.

You will navigate a collaborative environment, building trusted relationships and providing practical guidance to help athletes and coaches perform at the highest

Qualifications

• Proven experience at the highest levels of high-performance sport.
• Strong understanding of athlete development, coaching and performance planning.
• Ability to lead programs, monitor progress and allocate resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape high performance programs for Gold Coast athletes.
• Prepare athletes for major competitions and international podiums.
• Collaborate with coaches, practitioners and national bodies to drive performance.

Skills

High performance sport experience

Athlete development

Performance planning

Coaching collaboration

Job description

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) – Gold Coast QLD

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.