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Sports Scientist (Physiology)

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)


  • Brisbane Queensland Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
  • $102,818 to $111,975 pa + super and leave loading
9 Aug 2026
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Description

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal-winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.

The Sports Scientist (Physiology) is responsible for providing physiology support and advice as part of the Swimming Performance Support team at the Brisbane Hub.

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

  • Provide world-leading evidence-informed Physiology servicing and advice to QAS coaches and categorised athletes in line with each athlete's Individual Athlete Performance Plan (IAPP) which is aligned to the Swimming Australia What IT Takes To Win (WITTW) framework.
  • Deliver specific and relevant performance testing and tracking/monitoring for categorised athletes and provide timely feedback to the coaches, athletes and performance support team members.
  • Contribute to the development of IAPPs and regularly review the associated specific development priorities and performance metrics to measure progress.
  • Work closely with the relevant QAS and National discipline leads to ensure world-class physiology support is being delivered at the QAS.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a high performing team, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify, lead and deliver high quality integrated outcomes.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.
More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Essential Requirements

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Application Instruction

Apply online through the Queensland Government Smart jobs and careers website at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

  • A current résumé - This should include the contact details of at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and work performance within the previous two years.
  • A brief response (1 page) describing why you are best suited person for this role with consideration to our values and behaviour

Further information about the QAS and applying for a job can be found in the QAS Applicant Kit which is included as an attachment in the job advertisement.

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