We are looking for a mid-career practitioner who can look at specialise their skills in one of several areas given the AIS Campus specialist facilities that the AIS Campus uniquely offers. Areas such as concurrent altitude and heat training, effects of altitude on anaerobic performance outcomes, altitude exposure and sleep just to name a few. You will work with both camp and center of excellence/national training centre programs on campus exposing yourself to a multi sport environment in chasing performance solutions whilst looking to develop a specialist approach to elements not available anywhere else in the country. If this is attractive to you then this role is for you!

About the team –

Performance Services is a specialised multi-disciplinary team of specialists who deliver performance services to support the AIS campus’ based high performance activities that include NSO elite, pre-elite, development and intensive rehabilitation camps along with NSO Centre of Excellence and or National Training Centre programs.

About the role –

This position will deliver high-level physiology support in a multi-disciplinary team environment to designated long and short stay camps and campus associated activity. The role has elements of work with residential programs based on the AIS Campus and will also provide support to identified priority projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team across AIS Performance and Operations

About you – The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in science and/or related sports performance field.
• ESSA Level 1 Sport Scientist Accreditation
• ISAK Anthropometry Accreditation
• Current Sport Integrity Australia Annual Update Certificate
• Demonstrated experience of >3 years providing physiological testing, analyses and interpretation to achieve high performance outcomes for both individual and/or team sports at National Team level.

This position is offered as an ONGOING position. 

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.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email people@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1328.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.