About Australian Athletics

Australian Athletics (AA) is the governing body for Athletics in this country. It is a National Sporting Organisation whose major partner is the Australian Sports Commission. AA is responsible for athletics, including high performance, participation, coaching, officiating, juniors, para-athletics, domestic and international competition. Australian Athletics has a critical role in leading, fostering and encouraging participation in athletics in Australia and promoting excellence in performance.

As we head towards the 2028 LA Games & 2032 Brisbane Games, it is an exciting time to join our Team! We are currently seeking to recruit a newly created role Wellbeing & Integrity Education Coordinator.

About the Role:

The Wellbeing & Integrity Education Coordinator will support elite athletes as they navigate high performance programs, empowering them to find a balance between wellbeing, engagement in activities outside of training and competition, and the requirements of elite sport.

In this role, you'll have the oppportunity to: 

• Provide “world best” wellbeing support to athletes and their personal coach as part of an integrated performance team to positively impact on athlete performance at international benchmark events.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of education initiatives and programs relevant to the AA anti-doping education plan.
• Establish relationships with athlete support networks (parents, partners, carers) in order to provide them with information and resources around supporting a HP athlete.
• Support the development and delivery of education workshops for a range of stakeholder across all levels of the AA High-Performance program and support compliance to the National Integrity Framework and AA’s anti-doping education plan.

What we are looking for:

Someone who excels at building authentic relationships and engaging with people at all levels. You’ll bring a high level of integrity, respect and professionalism, particularly when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters. You’re confident, creative, and able to develop strong networks while inspiring and supporting athletes to stay motivated, explore their interests, and create individualised plans that set them up for success. We welcome a range of professional and lived experiences and encourage applicants who may not meet every listed requirement but bring passion and relevant transferable skills.

Ideally you will have:  

• Relevant qualifications that would support the achievement of the role outcomes and key accountabilities (examples include Education, Career Counselling, Psychology, Sports Administration or other related other fields.
• Strong understanding of the Australian sport system, in particular proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary High-Performance environments.
• Demonstrated high level experience guiding and supporting people through various transition, educational and vocational pathways.
• A keen commitment to clean sport and abiding by AA’s National Integrity Framework the Australian National Anti-doping Policy, Safeguarding Children and Young Persons Policy, and Code of Conduct.
• Hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check and (or ability to hold) Police Check.

Why Work for us?

Australian Athletics has a range of benefits to support a sustainable work-life balance that align to our Values and Behaviours, enabling you to bring your best self to work, no matter your role and stage in life. All employees have access to a range of benefits including:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Diversity Leave
• Purchase Leave
• Mental Health Leave

At Australian Athletics, we offer career opportunities for people who share our ambition and passion for sport. From graduates to expert professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as we grow. We would love you to be part of our journey. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from every culture, gender and sexual identity, age, and ethnic background.