Introduction
About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria's best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne's outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Employee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a supportive work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:
* 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
* Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
* Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
* Professional development opportunities
* Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
* Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
Description
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is seeking a Nutrition Manager to lead and shape our Sports Nutrition service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting athlete health and performance through strategic leadership and service delivery.
About the Role
The Nutrition Manager will be responsible for establishing and implementing the direction of the VIS Sports Nutrition service. This includes:
* Developing the VIS Sports Nutrition strategic plan and servicing model
* Recruiting and managing Sports Dietitian staff and contractors
* Providing Sports Nutrition services to identified sports and athletes
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the VIS nutrition strategy in conjunction with the Performance Management Team
* Coordinate and oversee the Nutrition Service across VIS
* Deliver Sports Nutrition services to identified sports and athletes
* Foster a strong culture of integration and collaboration across performance teams
* Support professional development for VIS Sports Dietitians and other staff
* Manage and contribute to internal and external projects related to nutrition
* Review and develop policies, including the VIS Supplement Policy
* Liaise with AIS and NSO Lead Dietitians to ensure strategic alignment
Skills And Experiences
Required qualifications/experience
* Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
* Sports Nutrition specific training – Advanced Sports Dietitian
* Member of Dietitians Australia & Sports Dietitians Australia
* Current First-Aid & CPR certificate
* Current Drivers Licence
* Current Victorian Working with Children Check
* Current Safeguarding Children Certification
* ISAK accreditation – minimum level 1
* Successful completion and currency of Level 1 & 2 Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) accreditation
* Successful completion of SIA "Keep Sport Honest" Anti-match fixing education components
* A minimum of 7 years' experience working as a Sports Dietitian in a high-performance sporting environment
* Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate sports nutrition support in elite sport, including individualised case management
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of sports nutrition in elite sport
* Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, observe confidentiality and use discretion and initiative
* Experience in managing, leading and supporting personal/professional development of staff
* Proven experience of working within an integrated/ inter-disciplinary program environment
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as the ability to work independently. Possess a high level of personal initiative and autonomy.
* Experience in strategic planning, preparing reports and coordinating operational budgets
* Proven personal and professional skills related to dealing with a variety of stakeholders
* Demonstrated knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word and other athlete management suites
Desirable qualifications/ experience:
* Experience using the Smartabase AMS platform
* Solution focussed and a creative problem solver
* Experience with public speaking and development of educational material
* Positive and optimistic approach
Employment Details
This role is available as 0.8 FTE or full-time, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
Applications close Monday 26th January.
Please note we may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.
The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.