Para Sport Scientist — Elite Physiology & Performance

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) in Brisbane is seeking a Sports Scientist (Para Sport) to provide expert physiology and movement science support to categorised para athletes and coaches. You will contribute to athlete development, testing, monitoring and performance analysis across QAS programs, including Swimming.

You will work within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to help athletes achieve on the world stage by delivering integrated planning, testing and feedback to coaches

Qualifications

• Experience applying physiology and movement science to elite para athletes.
• Familiarity with biomechanics and performance testing.
• Ability to interpret data to inform training decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiology and movement science support to para athletes and coaches aligned with Athlete Plans.
• Collaborate with coaches to develop and review Athlete Plans and performance metrics.
• Coordinate access to specialized testing through QAS facilities and KPASS system.
• Deliver performance testing, interpret results, and give timely feedback to coaching staff.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team with stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes.

Skills

Physiology & Movement Science

Biomechanics

Performance analysis

Tools

QAS Laboratory

KPASS system

Job description

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) in Brisbane is seeking a Sports Scientist (Para Sport) to provide expert physiology and movement science support to categorised para athletes and coaches. You will contribute to athlete development, testing, monitoring and performance analysis across QAS programs, including Swimming.

You will work within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to help athletes achieve on the world stage by delivering integrated planning, testing and feedback to coaches