Strength and Conditioning Coach

Role Overview

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is preparing for a major performance push leading into Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Building on the strong results achieved by Queensland athletes at the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games, the organisation is now focused on creating even more podium moments on the road to Los Angeles 2028 and the home Games in 2032.

Its high-performance plan is designed to help Queensland athletes achieve more medal-winning performances and inspire both the state and the nation. The strategy is important, but the culture is what turns it into results. QAS is therefore looking for people whose values, behaviours, and mindset fit a high-performing team environment.

This opportunity is for a casual relieving Strength and Conditioning Coach. By joining the ongoing applicant pool, you may be contacted to support a variety of sports and locations, working with elite athletes in a flexible casual capacity. It is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic sporting environment and be part of meaningful success.

Why Join the Applicant Pool

• Flexible engagement: Select opportunities that suit your availability, preferred location, and sporting interests.

• Range of work: Support athletes and teams across different sports and performance levels.

• Professional growth: Build experience and strengthen your professional connections.

Key Duties

• Deliver strength and conditioning support to high-performance athletes.

• Work across different sports and locations as casual relieving cover is required.

• Contribute to athlete development in line with organisational needs.

• Adapt to changing requirements, with hours varying based on backfill demand.

Candidate Profile

QAS is seeking motivated people who are passionate about high performance, committed to ongoing improvement, and eager to contribute to a transformational sporting program.

Application Process

To register your interest, you need to submit your current CV outlining your qualifications and experience, and complete the questionnaire that appears after application submission. Applications will stay active for 12 months and the pool will be refreshed each year. If you are no longer available or interested, you are expected to withdraw your application.

Important Notes

• Engagements are casual and depend on organisational requirements.

• Submitting an application to the pool does not guarantee a permanent role.

• The applicant pool is used to fill S&C roles for short periods, and working hours may change.

• People in the pool may be contacted when suitable opportunities arise.

• Further assessment steps such as interviews, reference checks, and pre-employment checks may be needed for a specific appointment.

• Applying to the pool does not place you into all other QAS vacancies; separate applications are required for specific advertised roles.

• The role description should be reviewed for any qualifications, licences, and role-specific requirements, and candidates are encouraged to speak with the contact officer.

• Applications may be considered for other similar or identical vacancies for up to 12 months.

• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks under section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

• Current and former public sector employees must disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in line with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

• All employees must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in accordance with sections 89, 182, or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

• Applications must be submitted online.

• Documents uploaded to the application system must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format; zipped files are not accepted.

Occupational Group

Sport & Recreation