High Performance Leadership Position

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Food and Wine Full time
About the Role
As the Victorian Institute of Sport continues to strive for excellence in preparing Victoria's best athletes for major events and games, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director High Performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide outstanding leadership and management across all aspects of VIS programs, directly impacting and supporting Victoria's athletes to become world-class performers.

The Director High Performance will be responsible for overseeing and delivering on the performance outcomes of the VIS in relation to Australia's WinWell 2032+ strategy and beyond. Reporting to the CEO, the role involves work with key external stakeholders and strong working relationships with Games Partners, National and State Sporting Organisations, and the Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission. The successful candidate will have experience in leading, devising and implementing successful programs in a sport or institute program, demonstrating a proven knowledge of demands, pressure and the needs of elite athletes and coaches.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, provide direction, inspire and influence others. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to seize opportunities will also be essential in this role. Experience in coaching or managing an athlete/team with success at Olympic/Paralympic or World Championship level is highly desirable. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and not being afraid to critically evaluate work and strategy.

We are looking for a passionate and able individual who can lead by example, drive high-quality standards and completion of training and compliance requirements and other VIS processes as directed. An external network that can be leveraged to advance VIS strategy and athlete outcomes is also highly valued.

The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities.

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