Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisor

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia. WAIS has a proud history of Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who have accomplished amazing achievements within sport and in life. WAIS enables and supports WA athletes to achieve success on a national and international level. Our culture of Striving for Excellence is lived through the behaviours of athletes and staff that demonstrate Passion, Integrity, Quality and Teamwork.

WAIS is proudly supported by the State Government and is a member of the National Institute Network who collectively support National and State Sporting Organisations to deliver the National High Performance Sport Strategy.

About us:

WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success. Our vision is to have Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation. We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes.

Success for us is about winning well. As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important.

We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect. From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success.

About the role:

Take the next step in your career at WAIS, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisor We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to step into a pivotal role that empowers high-performance athletes and para athletes to thrive — not just in sport, but in life.

As the Senior Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisor, you\'ll play a key role in helping categorised athletes and para athletes build the life skills and resilience needed for sustained success. You\'ll guide them through critical transitions into, within, and beyond high-performance sport, all while promoting a Win Well culture that values wellbeing alongside performance. In addition, you'll work closely with the Psychology & Wellbeing Lead to:

• Coordinate a team of practitioners
• Deliver operational priorities across wellbeing services
• Design and deliver projects that benefit the wellbeing of athletes across WAIS
• Maintain high standards of professional practice in your discipline

About you:

• You have an undergraduate qualification, or equivalent industry certifications in a relevant field such as education, career development, social work, counselling, financial planning, and sports management.
• You have at least 5 years\' experience in a related position, including:
  • Developing and implementing a range of athlete focused personal development, education, and career interventions.
  • Managing case load and triage processes, ensuring appropriate care and referral.
  • Supporting athlete transitions through the high-performance pathway, with a deep understanding of critical success factors at key transition points.
  • Providing tailored support to athletes during difficult times for example injury, non-selection, relocation or incidents.
• You have contemporary knowledge of athlete wellbeing issues within Australia's high performance sport system, with an ability to develop and deliver programs that proactively address these issues.
• You know about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how athletes can use it to support their goals.
• You maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• You collaborate effectively in high-performance, interdisciplinary teams; prioritising team goals, solving problems through constructive debate, and applying lessons to enhance future success.
• You deliver high-performance results under pressure and set high-performance standards, taking responsibility and accountability for tasks.
• You inspire and engage others to adopt ideas and commit to actions, including educating athletes and parents to facilitate high-performance behaviour change.
• You have or are able to attain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History check.
• You are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.
• Applicants will need to have the right to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.

This position is full time, 30 hours per week, maximum term until December 2028 with the potential to extend.

If this sounds like you and you're ready to make a meaningful impact at WAIS, apply now Please go to our career's portal at https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs to view the full position description and then apply to join our team at WAIS.

All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal. Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence prior to the position closing date. Applications close COB (AWST) on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.

For further information:

For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au.