Para-Sport and Disability Support Specialist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeClassific Full time $60,000 - $90,000

**Job Opportunity**: Para Sport and Classification Advisor

The position is available in the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) and Northern Territory Sport Academy (NTSA)

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to provide focused classification support within our organisations. The role involves delivering localised classification education, insights and support for Paralympic athletes, coaches and staff.

The ideal candidate will be embedded within our organisations to provide daily on the ground support and service. The position will be Brisbane based with an 80%-time commitment supporting QAS and 20%- time commitment supporting NTSA. This role will require travel to support both Academies in alignment with operational needs.

A combination of education, career and lived experience will be used in filling positions with Paralympics Australia. We encourage all applicants to consider the role.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Implement Para-sport, classification and impairment related education and information initiatives for staff, coaches,athletes and key stakeholders.
  • Provide classification insights for talent identification, talent transfer and performance planning in alignment with NSO feedback.
  • Establish and grow State Institute of Sport and State Academy of Sport (SISSAS) allied health provider networks.
  • In collaboration with National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport-specific classification programs, provide support for athlete preparation for classification.
  • Support accessibility and universal design advice for the QAS and NTSA as appropriate.

**Requirements**

  • Classification experience and/or understanding of classification procedures within Para-sports.
  • Understanding and experience working with or being a part of a performance environment.
  • History demonstrating technical and administrative skills to support process-based functions.
  • Experience working with coaches, athletes, and staff in a performance support environment.
  • Able to educate and train individuals in classification processes.
  • Experience working with sensitive and confidential information.

**Why Join Us?**

We foster a culture that values innovation, honesty, and continual improvement. Join a supportive and flexible environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change in Australian sport.

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