Lead, Wheelchair Basketball Classification

Paralympics Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paralympics Australia seeks a Classification Coordinator for Wheelchair Basketball. The role develops and governs the wheelchair basketball classification program in the high performance framework, aligning with IPC/IWBF rules and Australian standards, while ensuring fair and transparent processes.

The successful candidate will manage documentation, training, and data reporting, collaborating across BA teams and external bodies, including travel to events as required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Highly organised, detail oriented and reliable record keeping.
• Strategic thinker with ability to implement systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the wheelchair basketball classification program.
• Coordinate, deliver and grow domestic classification opportunities in line with policies and rules.
• Support High Performance to prepare athletes for International Classification by managing documentation and risk assessment.
• Coordinate classifier training, accreditation, and professional development activities.
• Maintain accurate classification resources and data in line with international standards.
• Respond to classification enquiries and provide guidance to the BA community.
• Lead education initiatives on classification and its role in athlete development and integrity.
• Coordinate BA responses to classification research, rule reviews and other development areas.
• Manage classification master list, budget and data reporting.
• Support other BA areas involved with classification including high performance, participation, coach development, athlete wellbeing and integrity.
• Work across diverse teams, manage volunteers, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Influence and build relationships with stakeholders; resolve complex issues with ethical and compliant processes.
• Proficient in IT, dataset management, and producing detailed reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Sport management/sport development background preferred

Working with Children's Check

Job description

Paralympics Australia seeks a Classification Coordinator for Wheelchair Basketball. The role develops and governs the wheelchair basketball classification program in the high performance framework, aligning with IPC/IWBF rules and Australian standards, while ensuring fair and transparent processes.

The successful candidate will manage documentation, training, and data reporting, collaborating across BA teams and external bodies, including travel to events as required.