Part-Time Athlete Support & Wellbeing Coordinator

Australian Sports Commission / Ais; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual training allowances

L&D calendar access

15.4% employer superannuation

Clearinghouse for Sport access

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym and dining facilities

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission is seeking an Athlete Support Coordinator for our Canberra campus. This part-time ongoing role focuses on visible presence, triage, referrals, and recording athlete support matters in line with procedures.

You will coordinate inductions, engagement activities, illness procedures, First Aid Officer duties, and area warden responsibilities. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a supportive team and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience delivering athlete support and engagement services or programs.
• Experience supporting wellbeing, engagement, community, residential or athlete-focused programs and services.
• Awareness of trauma-informed practice and Mental Health First Aid principles.
• Knowledge of high-performance sport environments and/or communal residential living environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the AIS residential environment and build positive connections with on-campus athletes.
• Identify emerging support needs, provide initial triage and first response; facilitate referrals and record matters in line with procedures.
• Support athlete inductions, engagement activities, programs and study hall coordination.
• Administer illness and isolation procedures; support child safety and anti-doping requirements; fulfil First Aid Officer duties and Area Warden responsibilities; handover incidents clearly to the Campus Services team.

Skills

Athlete support

Mental health first aid

Trauma-informed practice

High-performance environment

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

First Aid & CPR

Area Warden capability

Education

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

Australian Sports Commission is seeking an Athlete Support Coordinator for our Canberra campus. This part-time ongoing role focuses on visible presence, triage, referrals, and recording athlete support matters in line with procedures.

You will coordinate inductions, engagement activities, illness procedures, First Aid Officer duties, and area warden responsibilities. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a supportive team and flexible working options.