The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner to lead the S&C support for the National Para Winter Sport Program, working with Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboarding and Para Cross Country athletes at NSTC Jindabyne.

You will manage the NSTC facility, provide expert advice, and mentor the S&C Coach, with involvement in camps and community activity as required.

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About the role

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner will Lead the S&C servicing for the National Para Winter Sport Program, providing world class technical expertise for athletes within the Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboarding and Para Cross Country disciplines. In addition, the Senior S&C Practitioner will provide support to targeted national ski and snowboard park athletes. The role will contribute to improved athlete and program performance by providing expert advice, practical support and integrated input as part of a multidisciplinary performance team.

The position will be based at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne, and the successful candidate will manage the NSTC Strength and Conditioning Facility, including equipment, technology, daily operations and maintenance, ensuring the facility remains quality assured, functional and ready for high-performance training.

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner will contribute to the professional development and mentorship of the Snow Australia Strength and Conditioning Coach based at the NSTC. As required, the role may also provide backfill for NSTC camps, teams, groups and local community athletes.

This is a full-time position, attracting a salary range of $124,055 - $129,371 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 30 June 2030 in line with the Winter Olympic cycle.

This role requires a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

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

About you

• 6+ years, full-time experience in the provision and application of strength and conditioning support, and proven experience interacting with high-performance coaches and athletes through both face-to-face and remote service provision.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in the management and/or supervision of staff
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising or providing professional development support to strength and conditioning staff.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, plan and deliver multi-discipline solutions to complex performance problems
• Demonstrated experience of planning and periodising athletes across seasons/campaigns.
• Extensive experience in working in a performance environment encompassing project and research work
• Demonstrated ability to modify and develop programmes according to the results of a needs analysis including athlete assessment, muscular-skeletal, dynamic profile and injury history, in conjunction with the technical coaches and other support staff, while adhering to first training science principles
• Highly competent to apply the principals of long-term athletic development within context of system and pathway, as well as programming and planning
• Highly developed communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and representation) and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs (VCP & SmartaBase desirable)

Essential Requirements:

• Honours or Master's degree in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field, specialising in Physical Development.
• ASCA Professional Level 2 S&C Accreditation or international equivalent.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport NSWIS is a high performance sporting organisation that supports exceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities. 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 leading daily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting system partners to deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy - Win Well. We are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that is athlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

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

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding. 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 and let us know.

The Western Force is a professional rugby union team based in Western Australia competing in the elite Super Rugby Pacific and Super W competitions.

As an organisation, the Force has a proud history, having been formed in 2004 and making its Super Rugby debut in 2006 at its original home, Subiaco Oval. Backed by Tattarang, the club operates at the highest level of sporting professionalism in Western Australia and has a strong presence nationally and internationally.We are seeking aDietitian who will be engaged on a permanant, full time basis.

Under the direction of the Head of Physical Performance, this role will ensure best practice is implemented to maximise individual development and team performance in alignment with the organisational performance and development philosophy.

The role will optimise player fuelling, recovery, health and physical development, with particular emphasis on achieving individual lean mass, body weight, body composition and performance objectives.

Working as an integrated member of the Performance and Medical team, the position will lead the daily performance nutrition environment, individual athlete support and objective monitoring required to prepare players for the demands of professional and international rugby.

Key performance areas and responsibilities of the role: Performance Nutrition Program

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of a highly effective performance nutrition support program across the Western Force high-performance environment.
• Develop, implement and track individual nutrition strategies to ensure players are prepared for the demands of elite professional rugby.
• Develop nutrition strategies that directly support individual physical-development objectives, including lean mass development, strength and power outcomes, body composition and work capacity.
• Provide continuous feedback to athletes on their progress and maintain records of all nutrition interventions.
• Regularly monitor body weight, body composition and other relevant nutrition and health indicators, with appropriate interpretation and feedback provided to athletes and the multidisciplinary team.

Daily Food & Fuelling Environment

• Oversee menu design and delivery, meal scheduling and nutritional periodisation to support training and competition, domestically and internationally.
• Lead the development of a purposeful daily food environment that supports training fuelling, recovery, physical development and positive performance nutrition behaviours.
• Ensure food provision is appropriate in quality, quantity, timing and accessibility and is aligned with the demands of the training program.
• Use the food environment as an opportunity to educate athletes and develop nutrition behaviours that can be sustained outside the club environment.

Supplements

• Oversee athlete use of supplements in accordance with the Rugby Australia Supplement Policy.
• Ensure supplement prescription, provision and documentation comply with Rugby Australia, Sports Integrity Australia and relevant professional standards.
• Operate in accordance with RA nutrition policies and standards relating to supplements, body composition and other relevant athlete-health areas.

Data, Monitoring & Accountability

• Maintain accurate and timely records within the approved Athlete Management System, including individual consultations, body composition assessments, supplement use and key nutrition interventions.
• Use service-delivery and athlete data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to agreed reporting of nutrition activity and performance outcomes.

Budget & Operations

• Manage nutrition budgets for the Western Force Men's senior squad program.
• Manage and oversee budgeting for Western Force Academy and Super Rugby Women programs and provide guidance to staff within these programs around external athlete nutrition support.
• Work with nutrition logistics personnel and relevant operational staff to ensure efficient food, supplement and resource management.
• Exercise appropriate fiscal responsibility while maintaining agreed performance nutrition standards

Research, Innovation & Practitioner Development

• Contribute to Western Force & Rugby Australia applied research and service evaluation in collaboration with RA Research & Innovation and relevant university partners where appropriate.
• Translate relevant contemporary research into practical improvements within the Western Force environment.
• Contribute to supervision and/or assist in the supervision, integration and education of intern staff members.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from a Dietitians Australia-accredited course, or an equivalent recognised qualification providing eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian status.
• Accredited Sports Dietitian status with Sports Dietitians Australia, or recognised international equivalent.
• ISAK accreditation or demonstrated capability to appropriately interpret body composition and physical-development data.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience providing performance nutrition services within elite or professional sport.
• Ability to create individualised athlete nutrition plans that achieve physical development and performance goals.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills to deliver effective, engaging and innovative nutrition education using a variety of methods to influence athletes and coaches.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary high-performance team.
• Ability to translate nutrition science into practical food preparation and eating strategies.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of sports supplements and ergogenic aids.
• Demonstrated understanding of athlete health, injury rehabilitation and the role of nutrition within Return-to-Play.
• Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing workload autonomously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to seek and respond to feedback.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• IOC diploma in Sports Nutrition preferable
• SDA advanced accredited sports dietitian status is preferable (or the equivalent international status)
• Annual update of sports integrity Australia's anti-doping fundamentals course
• Experience overseeing nutritional support for athletes undertaking international travel, competition and training camps.
• Experience of working specifically in rugby union or league codes. Understanding of rugby environment, physical demands and culture
• Experience contributing to applied research or structured service evaluation.

Western Force embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, men and women of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and People with Disability to apply.

Western Force in Western Australia is seeking a qualified Dietitian to lead performance nutrition for a professional rugby program, reporting to the Head of Physical Performance. The role focuses on fuelling, recovery, body composition and performance objectives across senior and development squads.

You will design individual nutrition strategies, oversee daily food environments, monitor athlete data, manage budgets, and advance research collaboration with university partners to drive practical