Sports Scientist (Para Sport)
Queensland Academy of Sport
Job Type
Full-time, fixed-term/contract
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Salary
AUD $107,697 to $117,297 per year plus superannuation and leave loading
Closing Date
5 November 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Deliver physiology and movement-science support for categorised Queensland Paralympic athletes, including swimmers. Design and interpret physical testing, biomechanics, skill-acquisition and monitoring activities against individual athlete plans and sport performance frameworks. Collaborate with coaches and multidisciplinary practitioners to identify development priorities and translate data into practical training decisions. Coordinate specialist laboratory and swimming-hub assessments and report findings to athletes, coaches and performance-support colleagues.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Provides autonomous physiology and movement-science support for categorised Paralympic athletes, including testing, biomechanics, skill acquisition and performance monitoring. Works with coaches to shape and review individual athlete plans and integrates specialised testing across laboratory and swimming environments, without a stated staff-management or organisation-wide strategic remit. The employer requires a relevant scientific degree and ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist Level 1 (ASpS L1); postgraduate study is desirable.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Green. The advertised AUD $107,697 to $117,297 annual salary plus superannuation and leave loading appears appropriately aligned with autonomous Level 6 para-sport science practice, specialised physiology and biomechanics expertise, mandatory ESSA accreditation and multidisciplinary responsibility. 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.