October 23, 2024

NSW Institute of Sport

Sydney

CONTRACT & OTHER

Manager, Physical Preparation

About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

About the role

The Manager, Physical Preparation will directly support the Manager, Sport Science with the strategic direction and daily operations of the Physical Preparation Unit, aligned with the NSWIS Sport Science Department. The Manager, Physical Preparation will be required to perform direct line management responsibilities and will be responsible for the recruitment, deployment, professional development and performance management of Strength & Conditioning and Physiology staff.

The role will lead World Class Physical preparation that is best practice, evidence based and contemporary. The Manager, Physical Preparation will establish reporting structures to be able to monitor and establish Physical Performance practitioners’ performance impact with NSWIS partnered sports and work closely with the Manager, Sport Science to continually improve performance impact by practitioners.

This is a full time position, attracting a salary range of $149,616 - $162,086 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.

This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.

About you

You will have:

Over 2 years’ experience in managing and developing high performance sport practitioners.
Breadth of knowledge across the delivery of both Strength and Conditioning and physiology support to elite athletes, with expertise in at least one discipline.
Proven track record as an exceptional communicator and collaborator.
Demonstrate ability to manage projects and strategic tasks to completion within strict deadlines.
Minimum 8 years collective work experience delivering World class Strength and Conditioning and Sport Science support in an Olympic, Institute or professional sports delivery environment
Over 2 years’ of direct line management responsibility supervising Strength and Conditioning and Physiology support staff.
Proven experience in allocating and managing financial resources to more effectively provide physical performance support to elite athletes.
Provide experience with strategic planning and systems management

Essential Requirements

Relevant post graduate qualifications in Exercise science or equivalent
Post Graduate degree in Exercise science
ASCA Level 3 or ASCA Master Coach Accreditation
ESSA Level 2
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Current First Aid and Resuscitation CPR certificate
Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping fundamentals and Annual Update
Valid Driver’s Licence

Applying for the role

To apply for this role please submit:

A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)
An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)
A response to the pre-screening questions in the application form (maximum 500 words per question)

If you would like to enquire about the role contact Alex Natera on alex.natera@nswis.com.au

To apply complete your application via the Recruitment portal by 2359 31 October 2024. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.

Kindly note that interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for 5 November 2024. Should you be shortlisted you will be contacted.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.

NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.