The Gold Coast SUNS AFLW team is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are seeking a driven and experienced Strength & Conditioning professional to help power that journey.

Reporting to the Head of Performance, the position is responsible for planning and delivering the AFLW high-performance program, ensuring players are prepared, available and performing at their best. Working closely with medical, coaching and operations staff, the role oversees training loads, strength and conditioning programs, performance testing and daily monitoring, while coordinating warm-ups, recovery and match-day support. A key focus is injury prevention and safe return-to-play, collaborating with the medical team to design effective reconditioning programs and manage athlete progression. Through strong leadership and clear communication, the Strength & Conditioning Lead ensures a cohesive, athlete-centered and integrated performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AFLW high-performance program through strong collaboration with medical, coaching and operations staff.
• Drive integrated planning, periodisation and delivery to maximise player availability and performance.
• Design and deliver strength, conditioning, speed and power programs in partnership with key performance staff.
• Coach athletes on-field and in the gym, adjusting programs based on shared insights around load, readiness and medical status.
• Work closely with sport science and medical teams to manage GPS, wellness and training data.
• Co-create injury prevention strategies and deliver reconditioning programs alongside the Head of High Performance.
• Contribute collaboratively to return-to-play decisions using objective testing and cross-functional expertise.
• Provide unified high-performance support across all training sessions and match days.
• Coordinate warm-ups, recovery protocols and weekly training operations with multidisciplinary input.
• Maintain open, transparent communication with coaches, performance leaders and medical staff.
• Champion alignment, teamwork and integrated delivery across all performance and medical functions.

What We're Looking For

• A strong personal brand aligned to the GC SUNS Values
• Proven experience designing and implementing high performance programs for elite team sport athletes
• Evidence of success in Strength and Conditioning program design and practical implementation at the elite level
• Evidence in reconditioning, rehabilitation program design and practice for elite athletes
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to self-manage effectively to complete tasks to a high standard and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with both the playing group and other key stakeholders within the organisation.
• Remain in touch with cutting-edge and world-leading S&C, rehabilitation, and sport science practice.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Movement or Sports Science
• Excellent communication

Why Join Us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Gold Coast SUNS. With momentum building across all football programs, you’ll join a club that values connection, growth, and high performance. In this role, you’ll be empowered to lead with impact - helping drive success both on and off the field.

Direct enquiries to recruitment@goldcoastfc.com.au