High-Performance Programs Lead

Victorian Institute of Sport; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2xu gear

Friday Staff Sport

Coffee & parking

Professional development

Ergonomic workspace

Gym & pool access

Job summary

Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) seeks a High Performance Manager to lead performance programs and athlete pathways. You will coordinate operations, work with coaches, athletes and partners, and drive daily performance environments ahead of LA 2028.

The role is a full-time, maximum-term contract from January 2027 to December 2028, based in Melbourne, reporting to the Director of High Performance. Strong project and budget skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in related field.
• Experience coordinating high performance sport programs or athlete pathways.
• Proven ability to deliver plans into timely, standard outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated VIS sport programs and athlete pathways within strategy.
• Translate program plans into priorities, milestones and reporting.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletes and partners to support daily performance environments.
• Coordinate planning, monitoring and reviews including budgets and resourcing.
• Develop operational tools, dashboards and reporting for visibility and accountability.
• Prepare Performance Committee, Board and executive reporting.

Skills

High performance sport

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Written communication

Education

Sport management degree

Coaching qualification

Business/Operations degree

Tools

Digital reporting systems

Job description

Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) seeks a High Performance Manager to lead performance programs and athlete pathways. You will coordinate operations, work with coaches, athletes and partners, and drive daily performance environments ahead of LA 2028.

The role is a full-time, maximum-term contract from January 2027 to December 2028, based in Melbourne, reporting to the Director of High Performance. Strong project and budget skills are essential.