We are looking to engage a suitably qualified Sport/Performance Psychologists to join the Rowing Australia (RA) Women’s National Training Centre (NTC). This role is for someone who is compassionate, empathic and who enjoys working as part of a team. The Sport Psychologist will work closely with the Head Coach, Performance Director, Head of Performance Support, and Lead Psychologist who are leading the RA Program.

This is a part-time contract opportunity for up to 10.5 hours.

A current, valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance is a mandatory requirement for the role.

Key Responsibilities

The practitioner will be to work with the stakeholders  to:

• Develop curriculum content aligned to the RA psychological requirements framework.
• Utilise lived experience and expertise from both current staff, coaches, athletes and alumni in the development and delivery of content.
• Identify experts within the performance team to support delivery of the curriculum.
• Develop innovative and engaging ways to deliver the RA WNTC psychology program to athletes and coaches using a variety of learning modalities.
• Periodise, schedule, and coordinate the delivery of the psychology program for athletes and coaches.
• Support and empower coaches to co-design and deliver the psychology program.
• Track the progress of athletes engaged in the psychology program and report on progress to the RA HP Team.
• Liaise with HP Program staff regarding any specific presenting issues of athletes arising from engagement that may require onward referral or management.

You will have:

• Current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• 5+ years of experience delivering psychology services to NSO’s or high performance athletes
• Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of high-performance athletes and coaches
• Demonstrated understanding and application of evidence-based processes to restore and enhance psychological functioning in high-performance contexts
• Provision and application of performance psychology services in sports with similar contextual demands in competition is desired

Essential Requirements

• Applied Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• A minimum of Provisional Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current driver’s license
• Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping Fundamentals & Annual Update
• Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Child Protection and Safeguarding

Desirable Requirements

• Endorsement with the College of Sport and Exercise Psychology – Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Working with NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best in line with the National 2032+ Win Well High Performance Strategy. 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.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit 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.au and let us know.