Lead Dietitian

Western Force; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Force is seeking a Lead Dietitian to develop and lead a high-performance nutrition programme within our Performance and Medical team in Perth, WA. You will optimise fuelling, recovery, health and body composition to support performance goals.

Reporting to the Head of Physical Performance, you will design, implement, monitor nutrition strategies, manage budgets for the squad and Academy, educate athletes, and ensure policy compliance across home and tour environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified, accredited dietitian with elite or high-performance sport experience.
• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition, body composition and supplement policy.
• Able to lead the daily food environment and educate athletes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance nutrition programme across the Western Force high-performance environment.
• Develop, implement and track individual nutrition strategies to support development goals.
• Monitor body weight, body composition and health indicators; provide feedback to athletes and staff.
• Oversee menu design, meal scheduling and nutritional periodisation at home and on tour.
• Oversee supplement use in line with Rugby Australia and SIA policies.
• Keep accurate records in the Athlete Management System and report on nutrition activity.

Skills

Performance nutrition

Elite sport

Athlete education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Dietitian accreditation

Elite sport experience

Tools

Athlete Management System

Job description

The Western Force, Western Australia’s professional rugby union team competing in Super Rugby Pacific and Super W, is looking for a Lead Dietitian to develop and lead a high-performance nutrition programme.

The Role

Working under the Head of Physical Performance as an integrated member of the Performance and Medical team, you will lead the daily performance nutrition environment, individual athlete support and monitoring. The role optimises player fuelling, recovery, health and physical development, with a particular focus on lean mass, body weight, body composition and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a highly effective performance nutrition programme across the Western Force high-performance environment
• Develop, implement and track individual nutrition strategies that support physical development goals
• Monitor body weight, body composition and other nutrition and health indicators, and give feedback to athletes and staff
• Oversee menu design, meal scheduling and nutritional periodisation at home and on tour
• Oversee supplement use in line with Rugby Australia and Sports Integrity Australia policies
• Keep accurate records in the Athlete Management System and report on nutrition activity
• Manage nutrition budgets for the men’s senior squad and oversee Academy and Super Rugby Women budgets

About You

• A qualified, accredited dietitian with experience in elite or high-performance sport
• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition, body composition and supplement policy
• Able to lead the daily food environment and educate athletes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary performance and medical team

Key Details

• Location: Perth, Western Australia
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Closing date: 30 October 2026