Sports Scientist (Para Sport)

Comunidad Lift; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport is seeking a Sports Scientist (Para Sport) to provide expert Physiology and Movement Science support to categorised para athletes and coaches across QAS programs, including Swimming. You will contribute to athlete development and performance through evidence‑based testing, monitoring and integrated planning.

The role sits in a multidisciplinary, high‑performance environment and supports Brisbane 2032 and beyond, with opportunities to collaborate across laboratories,

Qualifications

• Degree in sport and exercise science (minimum).
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field would be highly desirable.
• ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist – Level 1 (ASpS L1) or ability to attain accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide world‑leading, evidence‑based Physiology and Movement Science support to QAS coaches and categorised para sport athletes, aligned with Athlete Plans and WITTW framework.
• Partner with coaches to develop, implement and review Athlete Plans to optimise development and performance, coordinating input from Performance Support team members.
• Collaborate with other Sports Scientists to provide access to specialised testing through the QAS Laboratory, QAS Swimming Hubs and KPASS system at the QAS Recovery Centre.
• Deliver performance testing, tracking and monitoring for athletes, interpret findings, and provide timely feedback to coaches and athletes to inform training decisions.
• Contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team environment by maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated performance outcomes.

Skills

Physiology

Movement Science

Performance analysis

ASpS L1

Education

Sport & Exercise Science degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

KPASS system

QAS Laboratory

Job description

The Sports Scientist (Para Sport) will provide both Physiology and Movement Science support to categorised Paralympic athletes and their coaches across a range of QAS sport programs, including Swimming.

The role will support coaches and athletes to optimise athlete development and performance through evidence-based practice, targeted testing and monitoring, and collaborative performance planning

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 Requirements

• A 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 .

Occupational group Sport & Recreation