WAIS is seeking a Quality Assurance Sport Scientist. This role will support the Performance Science Lead in delivering WAIS quality assurance practice objectives aligned to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) National Quality Standards Scheme. The role operates within a Win Well ethos, focusing on developing and delivering key quality assurance projects to support the WAIS high performance sport system to maintain best practice within performance support. Please note, this a part-time role (0.5 FTE) and has a maximum term until June 2027 with the potential to extend.

About us:

WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success.  Our vision is to have Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation. We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes.

Success for us is about winning well.  As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important. 

We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect.  From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success.

Role Overview:

In this role your key areas of responsibility include:

• Implementing and managing WAIS Quality Assurance systems aligned to the AIS National Quality Standards Scheme
• Ensure relevant WAIS high performance equipment and technology operate according to established standards and support performance delivery
• Support Performance Science Lead to drive practice standards across the organisation
• Co-ordinate and collaborate with Performance Support staff to ensure best practice standards across each discipline
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support high-quality business outcomes
• Ensure high-performance environments are safe, policy-compliant, and conducive to athlete well-being

About you:

• You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high-performance sporting environment, including:
  • Technical expertise in the maintenance, technical operation and related procedures/protocols of sport science equipment and facilities
  • Experience calibrating a range of high-performance sport equipment and understanding of equipment accuracy and tolerances
  • Ability to critically evaluate emerging technologies for practical use in impacting a performance environment  
  • Expertise in performance data assessment and reporting, including inter and intra rater reliability assessments
  • Expertise in developing and implementing testing protocols in consultation with other sports scientists, coaches and athletes
  • Experience developing or working with quality assurance standards
  • Experience in Sport Science testing laboratory or closely related facility is highly desirable
• Postgraduate tertiary qualification in Sport Science, Sports Medicine or a related scientific field
• ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist [ASpS] Level 1.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• You have amazing interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with athletes, colleagues and external stakeholders alike.
• You are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.
• You have or are able to attain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History check.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa with working rights etc).

Join us:

If you’re ticking all the boxes above and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at WAIS, we want to hear from you!

Please go to our career’s portal at wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs to view the full position description and then apply to join our team at WAIS.

All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal.

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately and be ongoing so don’t delay in submitting your application! Interviews may commence straight away.

The job closes on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.

For further information:

For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au.