Performance Analyst (Casual - 0.4 FTE)

Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is seeking a Performance Analyst to support the SASI Performance Support team within Movement Science. You will plan, research, collect data, deliver feedback and apply specialist skills to improve elite athlete development, with guidance from senior practitioners.

Strong communication to disseminate information is essential to optimise outcomes for SASI athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sports or Movement Science.
• ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) Level 1.
• Working with children check.
• Some interstate travel with overnight absences.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate information to optimise performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, and collect data to support performance analysis.
• Deliver feedback and apply specialist skills to improve elite athlete development.
• Communicate findings to SASI coaches and athletes for performance improvement.
• Support the SASI Performance Support team within Movement Science.

Skills

Data collection

Feedback delivery

Communication

Research planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sports or Movement Science

ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) Level 1

Job description

• Key technical role servicing a range of SASI sports.
• Based at the brand new South Australian Sports Institute facility at Mile End.
• Support the next generation of SA Olympians and Paralympians.

Role Details

The Performance Analyst is responsible for supporting the SASI Performance Support team within Movement Science, to deliver performance analysis expertise to SASI coaches and athletes.The role will plan, research, collect data, deliver feedback and apply specialist skills to improve elite athlete development, with guidance from senior practitioners. The successful candidate will be able to effectively communicate and disseminate information to optimise performance outcomes, in accordance with the aims and objectives of SASI.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
• This role requires a working with children check.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sports or Movement Science.
• ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) Level 1.

For more information please see the role description:

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways.

About the Business

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreamsand inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:

• Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies tooptimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
• Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for SouthAustralian-based athletes and teams.
• Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
• Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
• Enhancing the community’s engagement with SASI.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Kate Beerwort - Performance Support Manager

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.