Join Gymnastics Australia - Deliver for Our Workforce and Clubs

Gymnastics Australia’s Membership Services Team is entering an exciting phase of growth, with a bold ambition to significantly increase participation and strengthen the capability of coaches and judges nationwide. To support this vision we are recruiting a Head of Workforce Development.

This role is central to delivering the high-quality education, accreditation and professional development programs that clubs, coaches and judges across Australia rely on every day. If you’re passionate about learning, committed to serving a community, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

• Impact that matters: Your work directly supports thousands of coaches and judges, shaping the quality and safety of gymnastics experiences across the country.
• A respected national education system: Our accreditations are in high demand domestically and internationally. We deliver a highly regarded annual Coach Academy recognised by World Gymnastics.
• Strong foundations to build on: A well-established online learning platform, a full curriculum across all Gymsports, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• A community that values you: You’ll collaborate closely with our National Commission volunteers and State/Territory Association colleagues, highly engaged partners who care greatly about the sport.

Career pathways with purpose: Gymnastics offers immense opportunities for aspiring and experienced coaches and judges, and your leadership will help shape these pathways for the future.

The Head of Workforce Development provides strategic leadership for the design, delivery and continuous evolution of Gymnastics Australia’s national education, accreditation and professional development frameworks. This role ensures a contemporary, high-quality workforce system that supports coaches, judges, administrators and volunteers to thrive and deliver safe, positive gymnastics experiences across Australia.

About You

• A strategic thinker with experience leading education, workforce or capability frameworks.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing across a complex stakeholder environment.
• Passionate about learning, quality assurance and community impact.
• A capable operator who delivers - reliably, collaboratively and with purpose.
• Motivated by strengthening systems, supporting people and driving continuous improvement.

Location and Working Style

We have a strong preference for Melbourne-based candidates to support in-person collaboration at our national head office and to work closely with our fantastic team. Outstanding remote candidates will be considered, provided they can demonstrate the ability to:

• build strong rapport and trust
• stay connected and engaged with the team
• work autonomously and self-manage effectively
• travel as required to support national delivery and stakeholder engagement

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who:

• love learning and believe in its power to strengthen communities
• are committed, reliable and motivated by service to members
• thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
• bring energy, initiative and a solutions-focused mindset
• want to help deliver exceptional gymnastics experiences across Australia