The Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Lead is responsible for leading a small team to ensure delivery of impactful athlete wellbeing and engagement (AW&E) services to QAS supported athletes as well as developing and implementing a range of AW&E products and services that are aligned to the 2032 QAS Strategy.

This role is open to all applicants. We invite and welcome applicants who identify with one or more Diversity Target Groups as defined in Section 25 of the Public Sector Act 2022 and meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for this role.

Job details

Announced on 12 July 2024 the QAS formally beginning its transition to a Statutory Body the transition will focus on future proofing the QAS in preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Games and beyond.

The Queensland Academy of Sport's mission is to inspire extraordinary sporting success. We recently brought this mission to life when 191 Queensland athletes proudly wore green and gold while representing Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris 2024 will go down in history as Australia's best ever Games, setting the bar high for the next Olympic and Paralympic cycle. The QAS is now on a mission to deliver more medals across more sports at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, in anticipation of hosting Australia's most successful Games in Queensland in 2032.

Your contribution and key accountabilities:
• In partnership with sport and the AW&E team, contribute to the development of the athlete performance planning process and ensure all QAS Athletes have an AW&E Individual Life Plan that supports their development as a person and a performer.
• Lead the development, management and delivery of AW&E key programs, projects and individual athlete support in alignment with ASC and NSO partners to address the contemporary issues faced by high performance athletes.
• Adopt an individualised case management approach when supporting athletes to navigate the demands of high-performance sport, empowering them to navigate performance wellbeing, education, career development and community engagement in activities outside of training and competition, and the requirements of elite sport.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary teams at the QAS to engage with key education, business and community stakeholders to enable mutually beneficial outcomes i.e., flexible employment opportunities.
• Work with QAS Communications personnel to proactively amplify the extraordinary journeys of Queensland athletes pursuing excellence through powerful storytelling.
• Proactively link Queensland athletes to schools and targeted community programs to drive positive social change.
• Assist the QAS Athlete Leadership Group to advise, guide and support QAS practices and policies.
• In partnership with sports and the AW&E team, contribute to the development and delivery of sport launches, transitions and exits for QAS athletes.
• Providing strategic advice to QAS Senior Leadership Team and QAS Board on matters related to athlete wellbeing.
• Lead and manage the AW&E team to deliver on the 2032 QAS AW&E Strategy, including staff supervision and mentorship, team / individual development, stakeholder management, financial management and reporting.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631877/25

Closing Date: Friday, 02 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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• 631877 25 Role Description v2 (Word, 1.19MB)