• Be a part of one of Australia’s most internationally successful elite sports
• An engaging & flexible workplace, with a strong culture and stand-out perks!
• L&D-oriented, Hockey Australia offers ample opportunities for career development

About Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos.

As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.

About the Role

As a member of the Hockey Australia High Performance unit, this role is responsible for ensuring the provision of holistic wellbeing support services to both men’s and women’s HP programs, with the clear goal being to contribute to achieving a positive culture leading to medal success at World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games.

The role will be responsible for leading and managing the Hockey Australia Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement (AW&E) Framework and delivering associated services designed to improve an athletes’ ability to thrive and to effectively navigate the critical transition points throughout and beyond their sporting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the HA High Performance Director, in the implementation and delivery of the Hockey Australia AW&E Strategy.
• Lead, manage and deliver the right support to athletes to (a) maintain their intrinsic motivation and focus on success on the field; (b) make a positive transition into life after sport; and (c) communicate authentically and positively about their life experiences in sport and transition into life after sport.
• Implement and review policies and procedures that are aligned to the HA AW&E Strategy to support the holistic development, safety and protection of HA athletes.
• Case management of individuals with wellbeing concerns.
• Establish, maintain, and connect with the various referral networks available, including the AIS Mental Health Referral Network, AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network and the Elite   Athlete Education Network.
• Lead on the planning, development, implementation, and revision of innovative curriculum keeping with the direction set by the AIS AW&E team, HA athlete needs and best practice.
• Liaise with the AW&E team in relation to existing pathways for athletes to engage with the Australian community and facilitate work experience programs for placements of athletes.
• Influence the culture and gain commitment from the HA High Performance Team to consistently consider athlete wellbeing when making strategic and operational decisions.
• Manage and report on the HA AW&E budget.
• Engage in ongoing professional development specifically (but not limited to)  in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, athlete conduct and safety and protection, education, career mapping and transition within the context of the high-performance environment.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of social issues impacting sport and       proactively instigate solutions to address any developing issues.
• Manage the transition of athletes ‘in to’ and ‘out of’ the HA National Centralised HP DTE.

Essential Experience:

• Experience influencing cultural change and gaining commitment from the high-performance team to consistently consider athlete wellbeing when making strategic and operational decisions.
• Experience with wellbeing strategy development; experience consulting with stakeholders to design a AW&E strategy.
• Experience developing and maintaining trust-based relationships.
• Demonstrated high level experience guiding and supporting people through various transition, educational and vocational pathways.
• Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team within a high-performance environment.
• Proven experience building and leveraging relationships to influence and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to undertake leadership and management responsibilities, including staff learning and development.
• Demonstrated experience to develop, plan and deliver athlete individualized strategies and activities to address the identified wellbeing, career, personal and professional development needs of athletes.

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated high level experience implementing case management or triage processes to ensure appropriate care and referral are accessible.
• Demonstrated experience working with external mental health practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, maintain and grow community partnerships to provide opportunities for athletes to engage and integrate with activities outside training and competition.

Benefits and Culture

Based at the Perth Hockey Stadium in Perth, Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, and retail discounts amongst other things.

Remuneration

Hockey Australia will offer an industry competitive salary dependent upon the successful applicant's skills and experience.

• Full position description available on request.