Athletic Performance Manager- Sen Teams (Melbourne Mavericks)

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Athletic Performance Manager – SEN Teams (Melbourne Mavericks)

About us :

The Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses across Australia and New Zealand. We connect with fans through radio, TV, digital, print, events, and stadium experiences—delivering stories that engage and inspire.

As the home of professional sporting teams including the Melbourne Mavericks, Bendigo Spirit, and Perth Lynx, SEN is on a high-performance journey, both on and off the court. We’re looking for ambitious, elite-minded professionals to join us.

Why work with us?

You will have unique access to our well recognised and regarded talent and events, whether that be in the office or from home with options to work with our tailored working arrangements. We’re an energetic, fast paced business, you’ll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia and into NZ.

About the role and you :

The Athletic Performance Manager (APM) plays a pivotal leadership role within the Melbourne Mavericks high-performance program. You’ll be responsible for the design and execution of our athlete development and strength & conditioning strategies, while overseeing the coordination of allied health providers and integration of performance services.

In this full-time role, you will collaborate closely with coaching staff, sports medicine, and high-performance personnel to drive athlete wellbeing, performance outcomes, and competitive success. You’ll also recruit, lead, and mentor high-performance staff and interns, ensuring a cohesive, innovative, and athlete-first environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a high-performance culture and contribute to the strategic growth of one of the Suncorp Super Netball League’s newest and most ambitious teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of strength & conditioning programs.
• Manage the annual high-performance calendar in collaboration with the Head Coach and Netball Operations Manager.
• Coordinate allied health and sports science services to ensure a holistic approach to athlete wellbeing.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage performance staff and interns.
• Play an active role in athlete recruitment and onboarding, integrating them into the physical preparation program.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best-practice performance outcomes.
• Support and consult across SEN Teams’ broader high-performance structure.
• Drive the development of processes, policies, and procedures for athlete health and performance.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Human Movement, Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Coaching or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in elite / professional sport.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary performance teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Knowledge of cutting-edge strength & conditioning and athlete monitoring practices.
• Proven ability to manage external providers and integrate allied health support.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one).

Why Join the Mavericks & SEN Teams?

• Be part of a trailblazing netball club in the Suncorp Super Netball League.
• Work with elite athletes in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
• Play a strategic role in shaping the future of performance sport in Australia.
• Collaborate with leading partners and health providers in high-performance innovation.
• Enjoy access to career development opportunities within an innovative, expanding sports and entertainment network.

If you’re passionate about driving elite performance and creating lasting impact in sport, we want to hear from you.

Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.