Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As Performance Coach, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

As Performance Coach, you’ll be responsible for supporting Sports Engagement activity including high performance programs, partnerships, industry engagement, community engagement and sporting recruitment activity.

The role is primarily responsible for leading, managing and delivering sporting strength and conditioning and performance related services for Griffith Sports College student-athletes and Griffith’s performance programs. The position will assist the Director of our Griffith Sports College with the delivery of the Sports Strategy (including the Women in Sport Strategy). The position is accountable for creating an environment that provides both an innovative and attractive option for Griffith athletes to excel in their sporting careers, while promoting the importance of study/sport balance tailored to the individual athlete.

The position also collaborates with both internal and external university stakeholders and provides opportunities to collaborate with external high-performance programs and sporting bodies.

About you
The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience. As a minimum, ASCA or ESSA accreditation is required.

You will also have:

• Experience leading and managing high-performance sports programs, specifically in strength and conditioning. This includes designing and delivering training programs aimed at enhancing athletic performance.
• Experience in working with athletes, helping them balance their academic and sporting careers while focusing on long-term athletic development.
• Experience in engaging with the local community, external sporting bodies, and other stakeholders to promote sports programs and recruit athletes.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary range will be $110,000 - $115,000 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $128,700 - $134,550 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Bronwyn Harch, Vice President (Industry and External Engagement) at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6934Z.

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.