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SalaryNetball is the leading women's participation sport in Australia. As custodians, we exist to enrich lives, enhance communities, and inspire generations.
Netball SA is the peak State Sporting Organisation for netball in South Australia and is responsible for the success of its elite team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are the reigning Suncorp Super Netball Premiers and in 2024 will play matches at their new home, the 9,000-seat capacity Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Netball SA’s strategic plan includes the following strategic pillars which drive the business:
- Grow
- Play
- Lead
- Inspire
About the Role:
The Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement (AW&E) Lead is accountable to the High-Performance Manager for the implementation of the Netball AW&E Framework and facilitate associated services designed to improve players ability to effectively navigate the critical transition points throughout and beyond their sporting career.
This position is being offered at 0.4FTE and involves close working relationships with athletes, coaches, and other allied Performance Services staff. Integral to the role is the ability to work as both an independent service provider and multi-disciplinary team member.
Your Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead, manage and deliver AW&E services to Adelaide Thunderbird athletes as prioritised in the Netball AW&E Framework.
- Implement policies and procedures that support the holistic development, safety, and protection of players.
- Ensure AW&E AMS procedures are completed by:
- Conducting regular individual AW&E player consults with prompt entry following interactions.
- AW&E Athlete Bio - distributed to each member of the playing group and individual follow up consultation (at least twice per year).
- Case manage players’ Wellbeing and support the development of a “Life Plan” based on individual needs identified in the AW&E Athlete Bio form (e.g., linking with relevant service providers and accessing relevant information, following best practice guidelines).
- Establish, maintain, and connect with the various referral networks available, including (but not limited to) the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network, AIS Mental Health Referral Network and the Elite Athlete Education Network.
- Work closely with the Adelaide Thunderbirds High-Performance Team to consistently consider Athlete Wellbeing when making strategy and operational decisions.
- Maintain contemporary knowledge of social issues impacting sport and proactively instigate solutions to address any developing issues.
To be successful in the role you will demonstrate:
- Qualification in elite Athlete Wellbeing, social work, career development, education, counselling or similar is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience to develop, plan and deliver individualised athlete AW&E strategies and activities to address the identified wellbeing, career, personal and professional development needs of players.
- Desired experience of working in High Performance Team Sports.
- The successful applicant will be required to satisfy the requirements of a Working with Children Check.
- A current South Australian Drivers Licence
Being a sporting organisation, work is required out of normal hours for weekend games and evening events. We are an organisation with flexible working conditions, offering time off in lieu. Interstate and intrastate travel may also be required on occasion. This role provides the opportunity to be a part of a world class elite competition, and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional development and progression. You will be based at Netball SA Stadium at Mile End, a city-fringe location where car parking is available for free for all staff
How to apply:
- Click the apply button and upload your CV and cover letter outlining how you will impact our organisation (please provide your cover letter and resume in one document).
- For a copy of the position description please visit:
- The recruitment process includes confirmation of experience and stated qualifications.
- Applications will be assessed as received.
- Any questions regarding the role can be directed to Brian Lines, Director of Netball at
