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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term basis for three (3) years

Duties:

- Advise, assist, and monitor high-performance athletes' training objectives, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and policies.
- Collaborate with AA's High-Performance Systems and Performance and Coaching departments, contributing to the overall high-performance program and TIS athletics program.
- Establish close relationships with athletes and coaches, providing support and guidance for training plans and long-term goals.
- Facilitate communication and integration between Member Association programs, the State Athletics Performance Program, and AA's High-Performance strategy.
- Attend athletics competitions, keeping track of athlete performances and rankings.
- Manage resources, facilities, consultancies, and the budget of the TIS Athletics Program.
- Available to fulfill National Team Coach duties and provide updates on athletes' plans and progress.
- Identify and propose athletes with significant performance outcomes for potential categorisation within the NASS program and selection to the PTP program.
- Engage the state-wide athletics community, including coaching and athlete development clinics.
- Perform other allocated duties as required.

Pre-employment Requirements

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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:




1. Crimes of violence
2. Sex related offences
3. Serious drug offences
4. Crimes involving dishonesty
5. Serious traffic offences (if Driver’s Licence is an essential requirement)

- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver Licence
- Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia’s Ethical Decision Making & Introduction to Match Fixing online education modules

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

- Coaching certification and or experience in the athletics pathway’s environment and with other sporting disciplines at national and/or international level would be deemed an advantage.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and/or qualification in either sports performance services, sports science, strength & conditioning, performance analysis.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Athletics State Performance Advisor.docx Athletics State Performance Advisor.pdf

For more information

Name: Ilene Carr Position: Manager, High Performance Email: [email protected] Phone: 0439 386 370

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Upload a 1-2 page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
3. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the Apply button.

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