High Performance Manager
Queensland Academy of Sport
Job Type
Full-time, contract/temporary
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Salary
AUD $133,603–$143,126 per year plus superannuation and leave loading
Closing Date
7 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 7
Job Summary
Provide high-performance leadership across Gold Coast-based sport programmes preparing for Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Work with athletes, coaches, National Sporting Organisations and performance-support practitioners to develop athlete and programme plans. Lead performance discussions and support coach development and athlete progression monitoring. Contribute to programme priorities and decisions about performance resources.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 7. Provides cross-sport programme leadership through athlete and coach planning, stakeholder coordination, performance reviews, resource priorities and multidisciplinary decision-making. The remit is senior high-performance management across several sport programmes rather than direct coaching of one athlete cohort.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 7 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP*m)
Salary and Role Alignment
Green. The advertised salary of AUD $133,603–$143,126 plus superannuation and leave loading appears appropriately aligned relative to the role's cross-sport leadership, senior planning autonomy, stakeholder responsibility and Level 7 scope. 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.