This is a rare and influential opportunity to lead the physical performance program across one of Australia’s most respected sporting environments.

Melbourne Vixens and Netball Victoria are seeking a credible Head of Physical Performance to lead the performance of our Melbourne Vixens athletes while shaping and aligning physical preparation across our high-performance pathway programs.

Working closely with the Vixens Head Coach and a multidisciplinary high-performance team, the role will engage with elite athletes, emerging talent and national partners to deliver athlete-centred, best practice programs, influencing performance from pathway to professional level.

About Netball Victoria

Netball Victoria is the peak body for netball in Victoria. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through netball, guided by our values: Empower | Strive | Lead. We are committed to inclusive, ethical and athlete-centred high-performance environments.

About the role responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager - High Performance & Pathways, key responsibilities of the role include:

• Design and delivery of a world class physical preparation program for Melbourne Vixens athletes
• Overseeing physical performance programming within the Vixens Academy
• Leading strength & conditioning, speed, power, conditioning, recovery and injury-prevention practices
• Using testing, monitoring and GPS data to inform individual and team programming
• Providing strategic leadership across NV pathway programs (U17, U19, Elevate, State Teams, First Nations programs and umpire pathways)
• Ensuring alignment across Victorian and national high-performance systems through evidence-informed, athlete-centred practice
• Leading, mentoring and developing physical performance staff and contractors
• Contributing to talent profiling, education, research and innovation initiatives
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders 

What you will bring:

• A degree (or higher) in Exercise/Sport Science, Human Movement or equivalent
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in high-performance environment
• ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation
• Proven experience working with elite and/or emerging athletes
• Strong leadership, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• A passion for developing athletes across the performance pathway

Netball experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Work daily with elite and pathway athletes in a nationally respected program
• Influence physical performance strategy across an entire state pathway
• Be part of the Melbourne Vixens high-performance environment
• Access exceptional facilities at the State Netball Centre, Parkville and VIS
• Contribute to an organisation driven by purpose, leadership and impact