Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Training allowances

L&D calendar

Superannuation 15.4%

Clearinghouse access

Onsite parking

Childcare priority

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT is seeking a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead design, delivery and evaluation of tailored programs for national teams and athletes on campus. You will work directly with athletes and coaches to optimise preparation and performance.

The role offers hands‑on leadership across sports, mentoring of practitioners and continuous improvement in practice, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary Onsite Performance Support and Camps team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex Strength & Conditioning programs in elite or high‑performance sport.
• Advanced capability in analysing and integrating athlete, training and performance information to inform programming decisions.
• Ability to provide advanced technical advice and professional judgement on Strength & Conditioning challenges.
• Experience influencing coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary performance teams to integrate Strength & Conditioning into broader plans.
• Ability to mentor and develop practitioners and lead improvement or innovation in Strength & Conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate tailored Strength & Conditioning programs across sports on campus.
• Lead integration of Strength & Conditioning into athlete performance plans with coaches and practitioners.
• Mentor developing practitioners and drive continual improvement and innovation in practice.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Leadership

Performance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ASCA Elite Level 3 accreditation

Job description

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT

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 programs, 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.

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.
• 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.