Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Sport and Operations
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 13 August, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Technopark
Provide sports performance services to TIS supported athletes and coaches.This role provides integrated performance services to athletes and coaches, combining expertise in sport science and strength & conditioning. It is designed to help coaches incorporate evidence-based principles into planning, feedback, and athlete development strategies. The role also delivers direct S&C and sport science testing services to optimise physical performance and reduce injury risk.
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Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight)for three years.
Duties
- Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored to the goals and needs of TIS athletes, incorporating principles of adaptation, periodisation, tapering, and rehabilitation.
- Deliver hands-on support in the daily training environment across Hobart and Launceston, as well as at camps, competitions, and other venues as required.
- Build strong working relationships with athletes to understand their development goals and challenges, and tailor programming accordingly.
- Apply data analytics and sport technology to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and adapt training plans in real time.
- Collaborate with coaches and the TIS medical network to reduce injury risk and support athlete performance and recovery.
- Support coaches to apply sport science principles in planning, monitoring, and athlete feedback.
- Contribute to coach education and performance team initiatives that promote a consistent, evidence-informed approach.
- Maintain a safe, functional, and well-equipped training environment.
- Support the identification and development of emerging talent, including delivery of TIS2032 Talent ID initiatives across Tasmania.
- Ensure all activities comply with TIS Safeguarding and Child Safe Policies.
- Identify and nurture emerging talent within the athlete pool, working alongside other performance staff to assist in the delivery of TIS2032 talent identification activities across the state.
- Ensure all activities undertaken align with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Childsafe Policy and Procedures.
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
- Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia's Ethical Decision Making & Introduction to Match Fixing online education modules.
- Tertiary qualifications in exercise science, sport science, or a related discipline.
The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.
- First Aid Certificate (Workplace 2 – Senior First Aid).
- Honours, Masters or PhD in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field specialising in the area of Physical Development.
Pre-employmentRequirements
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blueApplyNow button.
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Technopark
Provide sports performance services to TIS supported athletes and coaches.This role provides integrated performance services to athletes and coaches, combining expertise in sport science and strength & conditioning. It is designed to help coaches incorporate evidence-based principles into planning, feedback, and athlete development strategies. The role also delivers direct S&C and sport science testing services to optimise physical performance and reduce injury risk.
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Technopark
Provide sports performance services to TIS supported athletes and coaches.This role provides integrated performance services to athletes and coaches, combining expertise in sport science and strength & conditioning. It is designed to help coaches incorporate evidence-based principles into planning, feedback, and athlete development strategies. The role also delivers direct S&C and sport science testing services to optimise physical performance and reduce injury risk.
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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