Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach

Australian Institute of Sport; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite facilities (café, dining hall,‑

Generous superannuation (15.4% cap)

Job summary

Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra seeks a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, Grade 6, to lead tailored conditioning programs for national squads and high‑performance athletes on campus. You will design, deliver and evaluate programs, mentor practitioners and collaborate with coaches to integrate conditioning into athlete performance plans.

You will contribute your expertise in a dynamic, high‑performance environment, supporting NSOs and daily training environments while upholding the

Qualifications

• Current ASCA Elite Level 3 accreditation or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
• Significant experience leading the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex Strength & Conditioning programs in elite or high‑performance sport.
• Ability to analyse and integrate athlete, training and performance information to inform complex programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of tailored Strength & Conditioning programs.
• Mentor developing practitioners and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with coaches and NSOs to integrate conditioning within broader performance plans.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, integrity and excellence in performance environments.

Skills

ASCA Elite Level 3

High‑performance sport

Advanced programming

Mentoring ability

Job description

Australian Institute of Sport – Canberra ACT

$128,968 - $152,181 a year

Full time, Permanent

21h ago , from Australian Institute of Sport

• $128,968 - $152,181 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 6
• Ongoing Full Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026(late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team

The Onsite Performance Support and Camps team is a specialised multidisciplinary team that works in partnership with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to create high-quality daily training and camp environments at the AIS campus. Supporting elite, pre-elite and development programmes, National Training Centres and intensive rehabilitation activities, the team brings together expertise across areas including Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Food Services and Psychology.

Working closely with sports, the team develops and delivers tailored performance support that responds to each sport’s specific needs and desired outcomes. It offers practitioners the opportunity to work collaboratively across disciplines and sports, applying their expertise in a dynamic high performance environment and making a direct contribution to athlete preparation and performance.

About the role –

As a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, you will work at the heart of the AIS high-performance environment, supporting National Sporting Organisation camps and daily training environments on campus. Working directly with athletes and coaches, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of tailored Strength & Conditioning programs that respond to each sport’s needs and help athletes prepare and perform at their best.

As part of the collaborative, multidisciplinary Onsite Performance Support and Camps team, you will bring technical leadership, contemporary evidence and professional judgement to complex performance challenges. You will work closely with coaches and practitioners to integrate your expertise into athlete performance plans, mentor developing practitioners and lead innovation and continuous improvement in Strength & Conditioning practice.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you can work across sports and performance environments, contributing to a culture of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence while helping Australian athletes win well.

About you

You are a self‑motivated and collaborative Strength & Conditioning practitioner who brings sound professional judgement, personal accountability and confidence working independently within high-performance environments.

As a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, Grade 6, you will bring:

• Current ASCA Elite Level 3 accreditation, or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
• Significant experience leading the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex Strength & Conditioning programs within elite or high-performance sport.
• Demonstrated advanced capability in analysing and integrating athlete, training and performance information to inform complex programming and performance decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced technical advice and professional judgement, including resolving complex Strength & Conditioning and athlete‑performance challenges.
• Experience influencing coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary performance teams to integrate Strength & Conditioning within broader performance plans.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor and develop practitioners, contribute to quality practice and lead improvement or innovation within Strength & Conditioning.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including working effectively with NSOs and senior performance stakeholders.

• $128,968 - $152,181 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 6
• Canberra
• Ongoing Full Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026(late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team

The Onsite Performance Support and Camps team is a specialised multidisciplinary team that works in partnership with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to create high-quality daily training and camp environments at the AIS campus. Supporting elite, pre-elite and development programmes, National Training Centres and intensive rehabilitation activities, the team brings together expertise across areas including Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Food Services and Psychology.

Working closely with sports, the team develops and delivers tailored performance support that responds to each sport’s specific needs and desired outcomes. It offers practitioners the opportunity to work collaboratively across disciplines and sports, applying their expertise in a dynamic high performance environment and making a direct contribution to athlete preparation and performance.

About the role –

As a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, you will work at the heart of the AIS high-performance environment, supporting National Sporting Organisation camps and daily training environments on campus. Working directly with athletes and coaches, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of tailored Strength & Conditioning programs that respond to each sport’s needs and help athletes prepare and perform at their best.

As part of the collaborative, multidisciplinary Onsite Performance Support and Camps team, you will bring technical leadership, contemporary evidence and professional judgement to complex performance challenges. You will work closely with coaches and practitioners to integrate your expertise into athlete performance plans, mentor developing practitioners and lead innovation and continuous improvement in Strength & Conditioning practice.

About you

You are a self‑motivated and collaborative Strength & Conditioning practitioner who brings sound professional judgement, personal accountability and confidence working independently within high-performance environments.

As a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, Grade 6, you will bring:

• Current ASCA Elite Level 3 accreditation, or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
• Significant experience leading the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex Strength & Conditioning programs within elite or high-performance sport.
• Demonstrated advanced capability in analysing and integrating athlete, training and performance information to inform complex programming and performance decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced technical advice and professional judgement, including resolving complex Strength & Conditioning and athlete‑performance challenges.
• Experience influencing coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary performance teams to integrate Strength & Conditioning within broader performance plans.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor and develop practitioners, contribute to quality practice and lead improvement or innovation within Strength & Conditioning.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including working effectively with NSOs and senior performance stakeholders.

This position is offered as an ONGOING role.

Why work with us?

We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Kable Kelleway, Sport Services & Engagement Lead
• Phone number: 02 6214 1***
• Email address: **************@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone [phone]***.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

• Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
• The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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