Head of Strength & Conditioning
NSW Institute of Sport
Job Type
Full-time; fixed-term contract to 31 December 2028
Location
Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
AUD $141,777–$155,069 per year plus superannuation
Closing Date
11 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 8
Job Summary
Lead the strategic direction and delivery of strength and conditioning across the NSW Institute of Sport, supporting athletes competing at national and international level. The post provides expert leadership to the S&C team and is accountable for innovative, evidence-based services that improve performance, resilience and long-term development. It develops and evaluates institute-wide strategies, integrates S&C within multidisciplinary performance planning, and uses performance data to address complex athlete and sport needs. The role also recruits and develops practitioners, governs facilities and technology, advances research-informed practice, and advises senior leaders.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 8. The role holds institute-wide strategic responsibility for the direction, standards and quality of strength and conditioning services across national- and international-level athlete programmes. It leads the recruitment, development and performance of the S&C practitioner team, governs facilities, technology and evidence-informed service delivery, and advises senior leaders within a complex multidisciplinary system. The organisation-level mandate to shape standards, capability and strategy places it above programme-focused Level 7 practice. The employer requires a relevant tertiary degree and ASCA Level 2 Professional Coach Accreditation, or equivalent recognised strength and conditioning accreditation.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 8 Master International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (mISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Green. The advertised salary appears appropriately aligned relative to the role's institute-wide strategic remit, practitioner leadership, multidisciplinary complexity, technical governance and accountability for national- and international-level athlete services. Superannuation and the defined Olympic-cycle contract strengthen the overall package. Under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology, this results in a Green rating.
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.