Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach
Carlton Football Club
Job Type
Full-time, fixed-term
Location
Carlton North, Victoria, Australia
Salary
Competitive (not disclosed)
Closing Date
4 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 7
Job Summary
Lead individualised strength, speed and power programming for a designated group of approximately 30 to 35 AFL players within Carlton's high-performance programme. The role integrates physical preparation with testing, physiotherapy input, rehabilitation considerations and off-field conditioning, using player profiles and monitoring information to guide programme design and review. It also carries direct responsibility for leading and managing all S&C staff embedded within the VFL programme and for the overall quality of VFL high-performance delivery. Match-day duties include rotation management, communication with coaching staff and oversight of post-game loading and recovery interventions.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 7. The role combines autonomous responsibility for strength, speed and power programming for approximately 30 to 35 AFL players with direct leadership of all S&C staff embedded in the VFL programme. It carries responsibility for the overall delivery and quality of the VFL high-performance programme, staff management, interdisciplinary decision-making and complex player preparation across AFL and VFL systems. Employer certification note: ASCA Level 2 accreditation is required. The employer also requires a Master's in High Performance Sport.
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. This is a Level 7 elite-sport role combining autonomous programme responsibility for a substantial AFL player cohort with direct staff leadership and accountability for VFL programme quality, alongside advanced qualification and certification expectations. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $130,000 per year plus superannuation. This benchmark reflects the staff-management responsibility, elite professional-sport setting, multidisciplinary complexity and accountability for delivery across multiple programmes.
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.