Strength and Conditioning Coach (Early Career)

Role overview

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is progressing toward Brisbane 2032 and beyond, with a focus on building on Queensland athletes’ recent Olympic and Paralympic success and creating more podium results through to Los Angeles 2028 and the home Games in 2032. The organisation is looking for a driven, values-led professional who thrives in high-performance sport, embraces ongoing improvement, and wants to contribute to a transformational environment.

This position supports categorised athletes together with the QAS Strength & Conditioning team and also takes responsibility for the daily running of the Recovery Centre. The role is designed for an early-career practitioner who wants to build strength and conditioning capability within a high-performance setting.

Key duties

• Provide strength and conditioning support that is grounded in evidence and aligned with each athlete’s Individual Athlete Performance Plan (IAPP) and the What It Takes to Win (WITTW) framework.
• Work alongside the Strength and Conditioning team to deliver targeted performance testing and athlete monitoring, then share timely feedback with coaches, athletes, and Performance Support staff.
• Record, maintain, store, and distribute athlete data and video through the Athlete Management System (AMS) and other approved systems in line with QAS procedures.
• Carry out the administrative and operational tasks needed to keep the QAS Recovery Centre functioning effectively, including supervising athlete use of the wet therapy room and other facilities during rostered shifts while maintaining a safe, professional, and welcoming space.
• Apply and oversee wet therapy procedures and facility standards, ensuring the area remains clean, safe, and operational, and raising issues with the relevant QAS staff when needed.

Essential requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Degree in Human Movement, Coaching, Exercise, or Sports Science.
• Current CPR certification, either Provide or Perform CPR.
• Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach qualification.
• Successful National Police / Criminal History Check.
• Current Working with Children or Working with Vulnerable People Check.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Completion of Sports Integrity Australia Antidoping Fundamentals and the annual update.

Additional information

The role is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is advertised as a full-time, contract/temp position with a salary of $77,250 to $97,991 per year, plus superannuation and leave loading.

Applications remain current for 12 months.

The Queensland Academy of Sport states that athlete safety and wellbeing are central to its operations. It also commits to an environment where athletes from all backgrounds are heard, treated fairly, and protected from abuse. A safeguarding commitment statement is available on the QAS website.

Application instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the Queensland Government Smart jobs and careers website.

Applicants should provide:

• A current résumé that includes the contact details of at least one referee who has detailed knowledge of the applicant’s conduct and work performance within the last two years.
• A concise one-page response explaining why the applicant is the best fit for the role, with reference to the organisation’s values and behaviours.

Additional information about QAS and the application process is included in the applicant kit attached to the advertisement.

For questions about the role, contact Matt Hass at [email protected].

Attachments

• QAS693835 PO2(S.155) Strength and Conditioning Coach (Early Career) (50843) - RD
• QAS Applicant Kit - v5.0 (2)