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Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Practitioner

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)

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  • Brisbane Queensland Australia
  • Full Time
  • $103,224 to $111,959 pa + super and leave loading
2 Sep 2025
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Description

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal-winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.

We are looking for an Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement (AW&E) Practitioner who'll be responsible for delivering high-quality wellbeing and engagement support and programs to QAS-supported athletes, contributing to the delivery of key tactics and projects aligned with the 2032 QAS Strategy.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver individualised athlete wellbeing support by assessing needs and tailoring strategies that align with each athlete's stage of development and high-performance journey.
  • Work collaboratively within performance support teams to integrate wellbeing into daily training environments and athlete performance plans.
  • Support athletes to build the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the pressures of elite sport, maintain wellbeing, and pursue meaningful education, career, and life opportunities.
  • Assist in facilitating connections with education providers, employers, and community organisations to create flexible and relevant dual career options that meet the diverse needs and aspirations of athletes.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Essential Requirements

  • National Police / Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Desirable Criteria

Attachments

Application Instruction

Apply online through the Queensland Government Smart jobs and careers website at smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

  • A current résumé - This should include the contact details of at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and work performance within the previous two years.
  • A brief response (1 page) describing why you are best suited person for this role with consideration to our values and behaviours.

Further information about the QAS and applying for a job can be found in the QAS Applicant Kit which is included as an attachment in the job advertisement

If you have any questions on the role, please contact: 

Lauren Wann, Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Lead : lauren.wann@sport.qld.gov.au

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