Sports Scientist (Para Sport)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport is seeking a Sports Scientist to provide physiology and movement science support to categorised para athletes and coaches, across programs including Swimming. Work within a multidisciplinary, high-performance environment to drive athlete development through evidence-based testing, monitoring, and integrated planning.

You will partner with coaches to develop Athlete Plans, review progress, and coordinate input from the Performance Support team to ensure targeted,

Qualifications

• Degree in sport and exercise science or similar.
• Postgraduate qualification would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-leading, evidence-based Physiology and Movement Science support to categorised para athletes and coaches.
• Collaborate with coaches to develop, implement and review Athlete Plans aligned with WITTW framework.
• Coordinate input from Performance Support team to ensure integrated athlete support.
• Deliver targeted performance testing and feedback to inform training and performance decisions.

Skills

Evidence-based testing

Performance analysis

Biomechanics

Movement science

Education

Degree in sport and exercise science

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

ASpS L1 accreditation

Job description

Join the Queensland Academy of Sport and play a key role in supporting Queensland's Paralympic athletes on the journey to Brisbane 2032 and beyond. As a Sports Scientist (Para Sport), you will provide expert Physiology and Movement Science support to categorised para athletes and coaches across a range of QAS programs, including Swimming. Working within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment, you will contribute to athlete development and performance through evidence-based testing, monitoring, performance analysis and integrated athlete planning, helping athletes achieve success on the world stage.Some of your responsibilities will include:Provide world-leading, evidence-based Physiology and Movement Science support and advice, including integrated biomechanics, skill acquisition and performance analysis, to QAS coaches and categorised para sport athletes. Support will align with individual Athlete Plans and each sport program's What it Takes to Win (WITTW) framework.Partner with coaches to develop, implement and regularly review Athlete Plans to optimise athlete development and performance. Identify priority areas for development and appropriate performance metrics, and coordinate input from Performance Support team members to ensure athletes receive targeted, integrated support.Collaborate with other Sports Scientists to provide coaches and athletes with access to specialised testing through the QAS Laboratory, QAS Swimming Hubs and KPASS system at the QAS Recovery Centre, ensuring testing is targeted to athlete and program needs.Deliver relevant performance testing, tracking and monitoring for athletes, interpret findings, and provide timely and meaningful feedback to coaches, athletes and Performance Support team members to inform training and performance decisions.Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment by establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, integrated performance outcomes.Mandatory RequirementsA degree qualification in sport and exercise science or similar (minimum).A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field would be highly desirable.ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist - Level 1 (ASpS L1) or the ability to attain accreditation.The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE - scroll down and click the 'APPLY ONLINE' button***Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.