Performance Manager - Hostplus Cup

Brisbane Tigers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Tigers are seeking an experienced Performance Manager to lead the physical preparation for the Hostplus Cup team. You will design and deliver an integrated program, oversee strength and conditioning, training-load management, testing, recovery and return-to-play support.

You will work with the Head Coach, medical and football staff to optimise player performance, ensure injury prevention and contribute to a high‑performance culture within a progressive rugby league pathway.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in exercise and sport science, strength and conditioning, human movement or related discipline.
• Current professional accreditation with ASCA, ESSA or equivalent body.
• Current first aid and CPR qualifications.
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card.
• Satisfaction of QRL and NRL accreditation/registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Hostplus Cup physical performance program aligned to playing style and objectives.
• Lead gym-based and field-based strength and conditioning sessions.
• Develop individualized physical programs based on position and development.
• Plan and manage training periodisation across preseason and competition.
• Monitor workloads, wellness, recovery and performance using testing and systems.
• Analyse performance data and provide actionable reports to coaching staff.
• Collaborate with medical staff on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Lead return-to-training and return-to-play processes.
• Oversee recovery strategies including hydration, sleep and nutrition.
• Ensure physical prep is integrated into weekly training and matches.
• Educate players on physical preparation and wellbeing.
• Support high-performance culture with accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Training-load Management

GPS data interpretation

Athlete-monitoring systems

Injury prevention

Return-to-play

Education

Exercise and sport science degree

ASCA/ESSA accreditation

First aid & CPR

Working with Children Check/Blue Card

Tools

GPS systems

Athlete-management systems

Job description

The Brisbane Tigers are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Performance Manager to lead the physical preparation and performance program for our Hostplus Cup team.

Working closely with the Hostplus Cup Head Coach, medical team and football staff, the Performance Manager will design and deliver an integrated program that prepares players to meet the physical demands of Queensland’s premier statewide rugby league competition.

The role will oversee strength and conditioning, training-load management, testing, recovery, injury prevention and return-to-play support. It will suit a collaborative practitioner who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership, communication and relationship‑building skills.

As the proud NRL affiliate of the Perth Bears, the Brisbane Tigers play an important role within an aligned high‑performance and player‑development pathway. The successful candidate will contribute to this relationship through collaboration, information sharing and the preparation of players seeking to progress to the NRL level.

Key responsibilities

The Performance Manager will:

• Design and implement the Hostplus Cup physical performance program in alignment with the team’s playing style and performance objectives.
• Lead the planning and delivery of gym‑based and field‑based strength and conditioning sessions.
• Develop individual physical performance programs based on each player’s position, development needs and performance goals.
• Plan and manage the periodisation of training across the preseason and competition season.
• Monitor player workloads, wellness, recovery and physical performance using appropriate testing and athlete‑management systems.
• Analyse performance data and provide clear, practical reporting to the Head Coach and football staff.
• Work closely with medical and physiotherapy staff to implement injury‑prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Support safe and effective return‑to‑training and return‑to‑play processes.
• Lead recovery strategies covering hydration, nutrition, sleep and post‑training and match‑day recovery.
• Ensure physical preparation is effectively integrated into the team’s weekly training and match preparation.
• Educate players in physical preparation, recovery, injury prevention and professional performance habits.
• Contribute to a high‑performance culture built on accountability, continuous improvement and player wellbeing.
• Collaborate with relevant Brisbane Tigers pathway staff and Perth Bears high‑performance personnel where required.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments, research and innovation in strength and conditioning and sports performance.

About you

You will be a knowledgeable and collaborative performance professional who understands the demands of preparing rugby league players for elite competition.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant experience delivering physical performance or strength and conditioning programs within rugby league or another high‑performance team‑sport environment.
• A strong understanding of the physical demands of rugby league.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, periodisation, player testing and workload management.
• Experience using GPS, performance‑monitoring technology and athlete‑management systems.
• A sound understanding of injury prevention, rehabilitation and return‑to‑play principles.
• The ability to interpret performance data and turn it into practical coaching recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to work effectively with coaches, medical practitioners and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
• A player‑centred approach that balances performance, development and wellbeing.
• High professional standards, integrity and discretion.
• Availability to attend scheduled training sessions, matches, meetings and other program commitments, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in exercise and sport science, strength and conditioning, human movement or a related discipline.
• Current professional accreditation with ASCA, ESSA or an equivalent recognised body.
• Current first aid and CPR qualifications.
• A current Working with Children Check/Blue Card.
• The ability to satisfy all QRL and NRL accreditation, registration and screening requirements, including a National Police Check.

Experience within a Hostplus Cup, NRL, NRLW, Super League or other elite rugby league environment will be highly regarded.

Why join the Brisbane Tigers?

This position provides an opportunity to:

• Lead the physical performance program of an established Hostplus Cup team.
• Work within a collaborative and ambitious high‑performance environment.
• Influence the preparation, development and performance of elite rugby league players.
• Contribute to the Brisbane Tigers’ affiliation with the Perth Bears and support players aspiring to progress to the NRL.
• Work from Totally Workwear Stadium at Langlands Park in Coorparoo.
• Join a club committed to being the club of choice in its chosen competitions.