Head of Performance
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
Not disclosed
Closing Date
16 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 7
Job Summary
Lead the Sea Eagles' integrated NRL performance programme and annual physical-performance strategy across pre-season, in-season and finals periods. The role oversees strength, power, speed, running and energy-system development, athlete monitoring, recovery, rehabilitation and return-to-play processes, while translating performance data into practical recommendations for coaches and players. It integrates the work of strength and conditioning, sport science, nutrition, medical and football staff and directly leads, develops and performance-manages the NRL Performance team. Additional responsibilities include performance technology, external specialist relationships, compliance, staff development and maintenance of a high-performance culture built around accountability and continuous improvement.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 7. The role leads the NRL squad's annual performance strategy, integrates strength and conditioning, sport science, nutrition, recovery and rehabilitation, directly leads and performance-manages the NRL Performance team and is accountable for the quality of performance decisions across the team system. It remains below Level 8 because its authority is focused on the NRL football programme, reports to the NRL Head Coach and does not extend to organisation-wide governance or profession-level leadership. The employer lists relevant professional accreditation as desirable but does not specify a particular certification body.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 7 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP*m)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. The advertised salary is not disclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The role carries Level 7 strategic responsibility for the NRL performance programme, direct leadership of performance staff, multidisciplinary integration and accountability for athlete preparation, monitoring and return-to-play decision support. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $160,000 per year plus superannuation. This benchmark reflects the senior leadership remit, practitioner-management duties, professional NRL context and complexity of integrating multiple performance disciplines.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.