Basketball Queensland is seeking a high-performance leader to lead Queensland’s Performance and Pathways ecosystem across the state. This is a senior role for someone who demands excellence, thrives in elite environments and understands that world-class performance is built on strong systems, disciplined administration and uncompromising standards of child safety and athlete wellbeing.

This role is not about maintaining programs. It is about owning standards, driving outcomes and building a performance system that consistently develops athletes and coaches capable of succeeding on the national stage.

The opportunity

As Performance and Pathways Manager, you will lead Queensland’s Performance and Pathways ecosystem across the state, with responsibility for the delivery and oversight of the National Performance Program and all aligned high-performance and pathway initiatives. This includes U16, U18 and U20 North and South State Teams, the State Performance Program, and the Ivor Burge and Wheelchair High Performance programs.

You will work closely with coaches, athletes, staff, volunteers and high-performance partners to deliver a system that is technically elite, operationally precise and uncompromising in its commitment to athlete wellbeing, safeguarding and child safety.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

• Sets and enforces high standards and expects others to rise to them
• Thrives in high-performance environments where accountability matters
• Is administratively disciplined and understands that excellence off the court enables excellence on it
• Places child safety, safeguarding and ethical leadership at the centre of decision-making
• Builds strong, respectful relationships and is comfortable having difficult conversations
• Balances strategic thinking with hands-on leadership and operational oversight
• Remains calm, decisive and solutions-focused under pressure

You will take genuine ownership of outcomes and lead with clarity, integrity and intent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Basketball Queensland’s Performance and Pathways ecosystem
• Deliver the National Performance Program, including the development and quarterly review of Individual Performance Plans for identified athletes
• Develop and implement the Queensland style of play across all performance streams
• Plan and deliver State Performance Programs across Queensland, ensuring alignment with best practice and national standards
• Ensure athletes and coaches receive clear, consistent and meaningful development feedback before and after programs
• Lead the selection, development and performance management of State and Development Team coaches and managers
• Lead and refine athlete selection processes for all Queensland teams competing at the Australian Junior Championships
• Maintain and review statewide player and coach depth charts, monitored quarterly
• Conduct post-campaign and post-Nationals reviews to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Queensland Academy of Sport, Basketball Australia, Centres of Excellence and other high-performance partners
• Work closely with internal operational teams to ensure administration, logistics and planning support an elite high-performance environment
• Ensure all programs operate in strict alignment with Basketball Queensland’s child safety, safeguarding, risk management and integrity frameworks
• Contribute to operational budgets, business planning and performance reporting

What you bring

• Minimum 7 years experience in high-performance player and coach development within basketball or a comparable elite sport environment
• Current Performance Level Coaching Accreditation, or willingness to progress through the accreditation pathway
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and develop athletes and coaches at a high level
• Exceptional organisational, administrative and time-management capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A values-driven leadership approach with a deep commitment to child safety and athlete wellbeing
• Confidence using data, systems and reporting to inform decisions and drive improvement
• Eligibility to hold and maintain a Blue Card
• Current driver licence and capacity to travel as required

Why Basketball Queensland

Basketball Queensland offers a values-led, high-performance environment where integrity, professionalism and safeguarding are non-negotiable. You will be trusted with real responsibility, supported by a strong executive team and empowered to lead a system that shapes the future of basketball in Queensland.

If you are driven by excellence, obsessed with detail and committed to building environments where athletes and coaches can perform, develop and thrive safely, we want to hear from you.