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.
We are seeking talented, motivated individuals whose values and behaviours align with our team and culture. If you are passionate about high performance, committed to continuous improvement, and want to be part of something transformational, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
The Sports Scientist - Swimming role will support elite swimming coaches and athletes at the Sunshine Coast Hub through the delivery of physiology and movement science expertise as part of the performance support team.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Provide world-leading evidence-based Physiology and Movement Science (integrated biomechanics, skill acquisition and performance analysis) servicing and advice to QAS coaches and categorised athletes in line with each athlete's Individual Athlete Performance Plan (IAPP), which is aligned with the swimming What IT Takes To Win (WITTW) framework.
- Work collaboratively with the QAS Senior Movement Scientist and Senior Physiologist to ensure servicing is targeted and effective in Sunshine Coast Hub programs.
- 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 collaboratively as part of a high performing team, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver high quality integrated outcomes.
- Work closely with the relevant discipline leads to ensure impactful movement science and physiology is being delivered at the QAS.
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.
