Para Unit Talent Identification & Development Advisor

NSW Institute of Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Institute of Sport invites applications for the Para Unit Talent Identification & Development Advisor. You will lead identification, recruitment and support of para athletes with potential for high performance, aligning sport options with strengths and interests.

You will collaborate with national partners, regional academies and coaches to expand the para pathway, implement development opportunities, and uphold safeguarding and inclusion across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading talent identification and development strategies for para athletes.
• Demonstrated understanding of talent pathways and partnerships.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Experience with monitoring athlete development and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of high performance best practices in para sport.
• Commitment to inclusive programs and culturally respectful practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent identification and development across para athletes.
• Identify partnerships with NSOs/NSODs, schools and clubs.
• Monitor athlete progression with tracking systems.
• Deliver development opportunities with coaches and specialists.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and accessibility across programs.
• Communicate findings clearly in written and verbal form.

Skills

Talent identification

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Performance monitoring

Cultural awareness

Change management

Communication skills

High performance

Education

Coaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

Sports software

Job description

Join the NSW Institute of Sport - Where exceptional people create exceptional performance

About the role

The Para Unit Talent Identification & Development Advisor will play a lead role in the identification, recruitment and support of Para athletes who have the potential to perform at a high level and work with Para athletes to find the sport(s) which best align with their interest, strengths and skillset. The position will work closely with NSOs/NSODs, SSOs, Regional Academies of Sport, schools, clubs, centres of rehabilitation, National Institute Network (NIN), Paralympic Australia (PA) and the AIS to expand the number of Para athletes within the Para pathway and on scholarship at NSWIS, actively identifying and transferring talent, and providing comprehensive development opportunities across various Para sports through collaboration with NSWIS and network coaches and performance specialists.

This is a full time position, attracting an annual salary of $115,194 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 30 June 2027.

This is an positions requires a valid Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description

About you

You will bring to our team:

• Experience in leading the development, implementation and delivery of talent identification and development strategies for pre-emerging and emerging athletes across daily performance and competition environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of talent pathways and the ability to identify, establish and strengthen partnerships that support the progression of athletes from identification through to high performance environments.
• Able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with implementing monitoring systems for tracking athlete development.
• Demonstrated competence in working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability, including a strong understanding of cultural values and social issues, and a commitment to ensuring programs and services are accessible and responsive to community needs.
• Works collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to effectively deliver outcomes and create a culture of quality and continuous improvement, change and risk management initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide succinct written and verbal communications based on sound analytical research and contemporary discipline knowledge; and plan and set priorities that support the delivery of time critical projects and deadlines.
• Has an established talent identification and development philosophy, including established values and standards of behaviour that inform decision‑making, athlete development and staff engagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high performance best practice related to Para sport, including awareness of developing trends in talent identification, confirmation and development, coaching, pathway development, and long‑term holistic athlete development.
• Able to develop, evaluate, implement and improve professional duties with limited direction and an ability to supervise/mentor staff and positively support.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific software programs.
• Current Working with Children check.
• Current First Aid and Resuscitation certificate.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or nationally or internationally recognised qualification or accreditation in coaching, teaching, leadership, sport science, health or a related field.
• Must have experience working with children and with people with disability.

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is ahighperformancesporting organisation that supportsexceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities.We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park andhighperformancehubs across NSW that provide worldleadingdaily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting systempartnersto deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy- Win Well. We arecommitted to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that isathlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding.. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@nswis.com.auand let us know.