Senior Performance Dietitian – Elite Rugby

Comunidad Lift; Western Australia; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Force in Western Australia is seeking a qualified Dietitian to lead performance nutrition for a professional rugby program, reporting to the Head of Physical Performance. The role focuses on fuelling, recovery, body composition and performance objectives across senior and development squads.

You will design individual nutrition strategies, oversee daily food environments, monitor athlete data, manage budgets, and advance research collaboration with university partners to drive practical

Competenze

• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from a Dietitians Australia-accredited course or equivalent providing eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
• Accredited Sports Dietitian status with Sports Dietitians Australia or recognised international equivalent.
• ISAK accreditation or demonstrated capability to interpret body composition and physical-development data.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience providing performance nutrition services within elite or professional sport.
• Ability to create individualised nutrition plans achieving development and performance goals.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills to educate athletes and coaches in engaging ways.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary high-performance team.
• Knowledge of sports supplements and ergogenic aids.

Mansioni

• Lead the performance nutrition program across the Western Force high-performance environment.
• Develop, implement and track individual nutrition strategies for elite rugby players.
• Support lean mass development, strength, power, body composition and work capacity.
• Monitor body weight, composition and nutrition indicators; provide interpretation to athletes and team.
• Oversee menu design, meal timing and nutrition periodisation for training and competition.
• Educate athletes on nutrition behaviours to sustain beyond the club environment.
• Manage supplement use in line with policy and standards.
• Maintain athlete management records and contribute to reporting and evaluation.
• Contribute to applied research and translate findings into practice.

Conoscenze

Nutrition planning

Athlete education

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Sports nutrition

Formazione

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Accredited Sports Dietitian status

ISAK accreditation

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Force in Western Australia is seeking a qualified Dietitian to lead performance nutrition for a professional rugby program, reporting to the Head of Physical Performance. The role focuses on fuelling, recovery, body composition and performance objectives across senior and development squads.

You will design individual nutrition strategies, oversee daily food environments, monitor athlete data, manage budgets, and advance research collaboration with university partners to drive practical