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.

Australian Sailing is the national governing body to advance, promote, administer and grow the sport of sailing. Through advocacy and partnerships with government and industry; Australian Sailing works to achieve support for programs and activities for the benefit of the sport.

About the role

The Performance Scientist will provide a variety of sports science support to Australian Sailing (AS) categorised athletes along the performance pathway from the Australian Sailing Team (AST) to the State Sailing Pathway Program (SSPP), as a part of an integrated inter-disciplinary team. This role is partnered with Australian Sailing and based predominantly out of the National Training Centre at Middle Harbour, Sydney.

The role will require the delivery of general sport science support across physiology, biomechanics, and performance analysis.The successful candidate will have a strong focus on the development, prescription and monitoring of physiological performance factors to maximise athlete training and performance

This role will require the successful applicant to collaborate across NSWIS, Australian Sailing, and the wider National Institute Network (NIN) to ensure consistency in the development of independent, resilient and robust athletes to optimise performance. This role will work with the AS Physical Preparation Lead to develop and deliver systems within the daily performance environment (DPE) that will facilitate evidence-based decision making to support individual campaign plans to optimally prepare for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games. 

The role is a fulltime position offering a competitive salary, which is negotiable based on the successful candidate experience and demonstrated competency.

This is an identified Working with children role.

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

About you

You will bring to our team:

• 3+ years’ experience in the provision and application of sports science services, with proven experience interacting with high performance coaches and athletes and an understanding of the high performance sport environment, including modern coaching theory and its application to training
• Proven success in utilising physiological and sport science knowledge for planning, periodising and managing athletes across seasons/campaigns at senior national or international level, and an understanding of current trends, technological advances and practices sport science and coaching
• Proven experience in planning and monitoring athletic performance to achieve performance progression
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a multi-disciplinary/sport team environment with high performance support staff, coaches and athletes
• Experience in operating and managing quality control and quality assurance programs to meet laboratory compliance standards
• Proven ability to analyse data, interpret results and produce reports for influencing athletic training programs and the capacity to communicate this in a coach and athlete-friendly manner
• Experience using sport-specific computer programs and training monitoring software platforms

Essential Requirements

• Min 3+ years fulltime experience in the provision and application of sport science services and proven experience interacting with high performance coaches.
• Undergraduate degree with Honours in Exercise, Health, Movement and/or Sport Science
• ESSA Sport Scientist Level 1

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. 

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.auand let us know.