Sports Physiologist (Part Time 0.5 Fte)

Description:

About the Agency

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

About the Division - South Australian Sports Institute

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:

• Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
• Optimsing national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
• Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
• Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
• Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.

Role Highlights

• Supports able bodied and para cycling athletes in collaboration with AusCycling.
• Based at SASI’s new Mile End state-of-the-art high performance sport facility.
• Help us to build the next generation of Olympians and Paralympians.

Role Details

Part-time position responsible for supporting the SASI Performance Support team to deliver world class technical expertise in sports physiology services to South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) coaches, athletes and program partners. This role will deliver specialist physiology support to the National Cycling Program (Endurance and Para Cycling) in Adelaide, with leadership from the AusCycling Endurance Training Scientist. The Sports Physiologist reports to SASI Performance Support Manager and is responsible for collaborating with AusCycling Endurance and Para-cycling coaches and Endurance Training Scientist to establish physiology priorities. This will include implementing and interpreting field and laboratory testing, applying specialist skills to improve elite athlete development, and effective communication and dissemination of information to optimise performance outcomes, in accordance with the aims and objectives of SASI.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
• This role requires a working with children check.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sports or Movement Science or a related degree.
• ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) (minimum Level 1).

Salary Range

$68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata for part-time 0.5 FTE)

Duration

Up to 24 months

Enquiries to

Jill Leckey - Performance Sport Manager
Phone: 0424 701 433
Email: jill.leckey@sa.gov.au

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.