The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious strategy and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team - The Performance Support Networks team is a multidisciplinary group that provides technical expertise, leadership, and strategic direction for performance support across the high performance (HP) sport system. Comprising highly experienced and respected leaders in the field, the team works to foster collaborative and cohesive networks that deliver world-leading practices - supporting Australian athletes to Win Well through integrated and impactful performance support.

About the role - The National Performance Support Leads will play a pivotal role in connecting performance support practitioners across the Australian high performance sport system. Working in close collaboration with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), National Institute Network (NIN) partners, and Games Partners - including the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, and Commonwealth Games Australia - they will drive world-leading practice in performance support. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Leads will ensure that Australian high performance athletes and coaches are supported to Win Well, fostering excellence in performance support.

Reporting to the National Performance Support Manager, the National Performance Support Leads will work closely with their counterparts across disciplines to deliver across four key areas: system engagement; world leading knowledge and practice; people development; and targeted sport support.

About you - Are you a dynamic team player who:

• Has 10+ years’ experience in elite sport, including at least 8 years in a technical delivery role
• Meets the National HP Expectations for your relevant performance support discipline
• Has discipline-specific post graduate qualifications
• Has supported or been in a leadership role at the highest level of competition/championships/Games in relevant elite sport settings

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Applying for this role

Applicants should refer to the attached Job Description for the full details related to this role, and the positions available as part of this recruitment process. This includes all relevant essential and desirable criteria that may be used to assess candidates, as well as specific details related to each of the seven distinct positions being offered.

When submitting your application, in addition to the standard application questions (see below), applicants will also be asked to:

• Identify which position(s) (specific Discipline/s) they are applying for; and,
• Whether they have a preference for full-time or part-time employment*.

*Please note - these positions are being offered on an ONGOING basis, with either full-time or part-time arrangements considered. You will be asked to indicate your preferred attendance type in your application (i.e. full-time, part-time, or no preference) - this information is for planning purposes only, and will not affect your eligibility or assessment for the role.

Why work with us?

We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.  Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.