Reports to: Surfing Australia’s Head of Pathway Program
Area: High Performance - Pathway
Location: Surfing Australia HPC, Casuarina NSW
Roles that report to this role: Coach Development Lead & State Program Leads

OVERVIEW

The Talent UNLSHD Women and Girls Program is a strategic initiative aimed at making Australia the dominant nation in female surfing by:

• Identifying, nurturing and developing the next generation of Australian female surfing talent
• To build a strong and sustainable female national coaching network that empowers and supports long-term athlete success.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Program Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of the Program across Australia in the following ways;

• Finalise Program Development Strategy and Operational Plan
• Liaise with States on individual State priorities, collaborate on program deliverables and finalise MOU’s with each State Body.
• Identify, recruit and onboard Coach Development Lead
• Support States with identifying, selecting and onboarding of State Program Leads based off State and HP recommendations
• Support States with identifying, selecting and onboarding of coaches for regional hubs based off State and HP recommendations
• Liaise with Selection Panel to coordinate athlete selections for each program phase
• Manage program budget and finance, including, tracking and acquittals
• Plan and deliver multiple National Camps for athletes each year
• Management of performance support activity and allocation of Wave Pool and Strike funding
• Support the Coach Development Lead with development strategy for all program coaches including development camps and identifying mentoring opportunities
• Liaise with Program Specialist Guests to ensure deliverables and program alignment
• Review and report on program outcomes to significant donor and stakeholders
• Locate facilities and businesses to partner with the program.

 KEY CHALLENGES

• Working in a fast-paced, complex multi-discipline high performance environment.
• Working within a restricted resource environment.
• Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and varying agendas.
• Adapting to ways of working that includes ‘cross discipline’ delivery of performance support requiring close liaison with discipline expertise

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: NHPD, Head of Pathway Program, SA HPP Coaches, Pathways Operational Manager, EA to HPD, Coach Development Lead, Head of Participation & Community

External: State Bodies, Network Coaches, Athletes, Parents, 3rd party travel providers, external Performance Support Providers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operations and Reporting:

• Attend regular meetings with the Head of Pathway, Pathway Operations Manager, relevant coaches and State Bodies
• Review and report on program activities.
• Manage Program issues professionally in conjunction with partners, as required.
• Professional management of facilities and resources, and effective financial and administrative coordination where required.
• Ensure best practice resources are followed and consult with SA HPP for direction
• Actively align with strategy, direction and best practice principles set out.
• Support Coach development Lead to ensuring Program Coaches are upskilling and have access to development camps, PD opportunities and mentoring & reporting requirements are met
• Establish mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with athletes, coaches, key stakeholders, other providers, teams and admin staff.
• Identify and recruit key personnel
• Ensure quality data capture, analysis and reporting process using required system/sport platforms.
• Lead effective financial and administrative coordination requirements where applicable.
• Manage issues professionally
• Ensure reporting requirements are met

General:

• Ability to travel domestically
• Working with children clearance.
• Interest and passion for the sport surfing
• First aid certificate
• Driver’s license
• Represent SA as required
• Work collaboratively with other internal Departments towards organisational outcomes
• Adhere to all the SA policies and procedures, particularly the Code of Conduct
• Reflect the SA values in everyday work environment
• Comply with WHS legislation, Sports Integrity, company WHS policies, objectives and procedures.
• Contribute and participate in the health and safety of all staff, visitors and contractors.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Experience:

• 3 + years in a high performance sport environment
• Proven experience in program management and delivery
• Demonstrated commitment to work in a multi-disciplinary/sport team environment with high performance athletes and coaches.
• Experience in supervising staff to achieve performance outcomes.
• Experience in operating and managing quality control and quality assurance 
• Budget management experience

Knowledge:

• Progression Surf Coach or equivalent Coaching qualification is desirable (not essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of Australian High Performance sport systems and the Australian Surfing Pathway
• Understanding the requirements of High Performance athletes and coaches
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
• First aid and resuscitation certificate
• Working with children check
• Current driver’s license

Competencies:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Driving for Results
• Monitoring Information
• Building Partnerships
• Building Teams
• Creating a Culture of Trust
• Compelling Communication
• Managing others
• Logistics & Planning

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for encouraging the progression and development of women and girls high performance surfing in Australia
• High responsibility/accountability
• Detail oriented
• Innovative
• Practical
• Continuous learner
• Energy
• Respectful

PLEASE NOTE:

• This position requires a clearance/s to work with children which is an essential component of this role and therefore to continuing employment.
• It is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate licence.
• This position is required to travel domestically.
• This position requires/may require weekend work, or outside ordinary work hours.
• The successful candidate for this role will be subject to a National Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment.
• The successful candidate for this role will be required to undertake a Security Clearance.

Citizenship/Visa:

You must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. You are required to notify surfing Australia if your right to work in Australia ceases.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 AUGUST 2025.