WAIS is seeking a dedicated Sports Dietitian – Lead to join our team. In this role, you will oversee practitioners to deliver Sports Dietetics operational priorities in support of strategic goals and ensure exceptional high-performance standards within their discipline across the organisation. As a sports dietitian, the Lead supports athletes in assigned programs to achieve nutrition-based performance goals aligned with program objectives. They also ensure athletes' wellbeing in high-performance sports by managing nutrition-based health risks.

This position is a full time, 37.5 hours per week and maximum term until December 2028, with the potential to extend.

About us:

WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success.  Our purpose is to support Western Australian athletes to Win Well at Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth games. Our vision is to develop athletes who Win Well, we are leaders in high-performance sport, we create community pride and inspire the next generation.  We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes.

Success for us is about winning well.  As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important. 

We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect.  From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success.

Role Overview:

In this role your key areas of responsibility would include:

• Line managing support discipline staff and driving the delivery of operational priorities and practice standards within a Win Well ethos.
• Liaising with senior Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Institutes Network (NIN) discipline Leads on discipline-specific matters.
• Deliver evidence-based, nutritional interventions that support athletes to achieve the performance standards for Pinnacle Event podium finishes and/or senior team graduation, per program objectives.
• Assess and monitor athletes for nutrition-based risks, including risks of disordered eating and eating disorders, triaging support through the Mental Health Referral Network where required.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary support teams to ensure impactful, holistic athlete support.
• Supervise and support dietetics students and research projects as required.

About you:

• You will have the following minimum credentials:
  • Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
  • Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) with Dietitians Australia 
  • Accredited Sports Dietitian (ASD) with Sports Dietitians Australia 
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in providing sports dietitian support in a sporting environment.
• Ability to lead high-performance teams by clarifying priorities, solving problems through constructive debate, and applying lessons for future success.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in high-performance, interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work and deliver high-performance results under pressure.
• Proven skills in engaging others to adopt ideas and commit to actions, educating athletes and parents for high-performance behaviour change.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve challenging goals by fostering a positive environment, encouraging growth, and empowering staff.
• Above all else, you are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.

Join us:

If you’re ready to make a positive and meaningful impact at WAIS, we want to hear from you!

Please go to our career’s portal at wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs to view the full position description and then apply to join our team at WAIS.

All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal.

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume.

Applications without a cover letter or an accreditation as a Practicing Dietitian with Dietitians Australia and an accreditation as a Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia will not be considered.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence prior to the position closing date.

Applications close at 8:00am (AWST) on Monday 1 December 2025.

Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.

For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au