Senior Strength & Conditioning Practitioner

About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

 

About the role

NSWIS is excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner to join our team. This position will design, implement, and deliver world class technical expertise in strength and conditioning support services to the allocated sport(s) programs. The role will optimise the achievement of performance outcomes and provide leadership in an integrated transdisciplinary performance team.


The Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner is responsible for supporting the Section Lead Strength and Conditioning in the development and management of the Strength and Conditioning department.


Additionally, Senior Sport Science roles at NSWIS are expected to positively contribute to organisational and high-performance planning and initiatives and are accountable for maintaining world class technical standards consistently within their discipline. 


This is a full time position, attracting a salary range of $120,441 - $125,603 plus superannuation.  The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle. 


This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.

 

About you

  • Extensive experience (6+ years, fulltime) and a proven success record of delivering cutting edge strength and conditioning support to high performance.
  • Delivered strength and conditioning support and have lead performance support teams across a wide range of sports in multiple environments.
  • A broad understanding of competition schedules and coaching trends and traditions across a wide range of sports. A clear understanding of what it takes to provide world leading strength and conditioning support across the whole athletic development pathway.
  • A strong desire to keep pushing the boundaries, innovating, and driving the development of the field of strength and conditioning.
  • Highly skilled in the use of a wide range of technology to guide strength and conditioning support.
  • Recognised as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning with demonstrated experience in the management and/or supervision of staff
  • An excellent and timely communicator, able to self-manage effectively to complete tasks on time to a high standard and work effectively under pressure. Highly driven to continually drive standards of yourself and those around you.

 

Essential Requirements

  • Extensive track record of success in Strength and Conditioning program design and practical implementation for elite athletes
  • Honours or Master’s degree in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field specialising in the area of Physical Development
  • ASCA Level 2 or international equivalent
  • ASCA PCAS Pro or international equivalent
  • Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping Fundamentals
  • SIA Anti-doping Annual Update
  • SIA (PBTR) Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate

 

Applying for the role

To apply for this role please submit:

  1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)
  2. An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)
  3. A response to the pre-screening questions in the application form.

 

If you would like to enquire about the role contact David Young at david.young@nswis.com.au   

To apply complete your application via the recruitment portal by 2359 on 12 May 2025. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

 

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.

 

 

 

NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. 

Commitment to Diversity 

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.auand let us know.

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