Sports Scientist (Para Sport)

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) in Brisbane is seeking a Sports Scientist (Para Sport) to provide expert physiology and movement science support to categorised para athletes and coaches. You will contribute to athlete development, testing, monitoring and performance analysis across QAS programs, including Swimming.

You will work within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to help athletes achieve on the world stage by delivering integrated planning, testing and feedback to coaches

Qualifications

• Experience applying physiology and movement science to elite para athletes.
• Familiarity with biomechanics and performance testing.
• Ability to interpret data to inform training decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiology and movement science support to para athletes and coaches aligned with Athlete Plans.
• Collaborate with coaches to develop and review Athlete Plans and performance metrics.
• Coordinate access to specialized testing through QAS facilities and KPASS system.
• Deliver performance testing, interpret results, and give timely feedback to coaching staff.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team with stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes.

Skills

Physiology & Movement Science

Biomechanics

Performance analysis

Tools

QAS Laboratory

KPASS system

Job description

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) – Brisbane QLD

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.

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 ourwebsite.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.