Scientific Advisor - Performance Health

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team - The Performance Science team drives the generation of new knowledge and innovative practices by guiding and supporting sport research, aligned with the National Sport Research Agenda. The Performance Science team sits within the High-Performance Strategy & Performance support branch which leads the implementation of the Australian High Performance 2023+ Sport Strategy including facilitating key high-performance networks. It creates a united collaborative performance support system, building capability, driving best practice and providing specialist support including knowledge generation, innovative practice and implementation across areas driven by performance teams.
About the role - The Scientific Advisor - Performance Health role will provide critical scientific expertise and guidance to the Chief Science Officer (CSO). The role will coordinate complex projects, reviews and ongoing services that have impacts across the ASC and the HP Sport System, with a focus on Athletes’ Performance Health. They will be required to have a high level of sports injury data knowledge, including data collection and management. The role involves staying abreast of scientific advancements, supporting research, and advising on the strategic direction of our scientific endeavours.
About you - We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and experience delivering Science and Performance Health functions.
The successful candidate will have:

• A post-graduate qualification (PhD or Masters) and/or demonstrated experience in epidemiology, or relevant scientific field.
• Experience working with sport injury data (preferable)
• Extensive understanding of, and compliance with, relevant legislation and policy frameworks
• Experience in providing input to the development, implementation and review of policies, manuals, technical papers, and guidelines for publication in areas related to Science, Performance Health and Epidemiology
• Strong understanding of the scientific landscape, including emerging trends and technologies, with a particular focus on Performance Health

This position is offered as an ongoing position.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

Essential Requirements

• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Desirable Criteria
Application Instruction
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST 9th February 2024 (late applications will not be accepted).
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact our Chief Science Officer: