Women's High Performance Manager

Purpose
The role of the Queensland Reds Women’s High Performance (HP) Manager is critical to deliver the components of the QRU strategic plan that are central to the Women’s pillar. The role will ensure that the Queensland Reds Women’s program’s pursuit of being a sustainably successful and globally revered rugby program is achieved. The role will also have a specific focus on aligning a development program for the Women’s 7s and XVs formats of the game, which will further link the Queensland Reds Women’s HP program to the organisation’s brand, game development, commercial and media threads. In essence, the purpose of the role is to create a platform and environment that delivers nationally leading HP outcomes for the Queensland Reds Women’s 7s and XVs teams and its underpinning programs.
Key Accountabilities
Leadership & Management

• Deliver the strategic objectives aligned to the QRU’s HP Women’s pillar
• Drive a ‘one team’ model via an integrated development program for the Queensland Reds elite Women’s 7s and XVs players, and ultimately deliver the leading Women’s rugby program in Australia
• Ensure that the program has a clear alignment with the Queensland Reds Way through a programming, coaching and communications methodology
• Support the selection process of all the Queensland Reds Women’s coaching and support staff
• Recruit and retain key players within budget and/or cap constraints
• Provide an outstanding staff and player holistic development program (on and off the field) to enable them to achieve their KPIs
• Oversee the planning, execution and supervision of strategic projects undertaken by the team
• Report to the QRU HP Rugby Committee on all areas related to the committee charter
• Ensure all reporting staff are reviewed biannually
• Deliver an annual review of the program

Planning & Budgeting

• Develop and manage the Queensland Reds Women’s program budget, in consultation with the General Manager of Professional Rugby
• Positively influence the level of investment for the Queensland Reds Women’s HP program
• Support philanthropic and partnership opportunities for the Queensland Reds Women’s program

Queensland Reds List Strategy & Management

• Lead the Queensland Reds Women’s list strategy
• Adhere to all Rugby Australia contracting protocols

Elite Pathways

• Oversee and manage local and regional development camps and combines for elite youth
• Positively influence the level of investment for elite pathways
• Ensure a coach development program and coach succession plan is implemented

Research & Development

• Leverage existing partnerships to maintain awareness of the latest HP innovations and technologies
• Ensure that applied sport sciences are integrated into the planning of the HP program
• Ensure that all undertaken research is approved and aligned with the HP agreement

Organisation Contribution

• Be available to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the media
• Support the QRU’s sponsorship servicing requirements
• Support the QRU’s initiatives to grow the game
• Effectively engage with the Vintage Reds alumni to enhance program support and connection
• Positively encourage the regular association of Queensland Reds players with QRU clubs

National Program Alignment

• Maintain accountabilities aligned with the national HP agreement
• Assist in developing key policies to support the Queensland Reds Women’s program
• Establish and maintain an effective relationship with the National Women’s Head of HP, the national contract manager and other relevant High Performance staff

Capabilities, Experience & Qualification Requirements
Capabilities

• Lead through actions
• Outstanding proven people management knowledge and skills
• Able to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
• Ability to improve staff performance
• Adaptability and resilience
• Emotional intelligence
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends
• Ensure a positive work/life balance
• International and interstate travel

Experience

• HP sports program lead experience, having held a recent senior management position within a professional HP sporting environment for more than 5 years
• Strong association with elite rugby
• Outstanding computer and associated program knowledge and skills (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)