sports aerodynamics engineer

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Job reference: 708799

Location: MILE END

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Agency

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

About the Division - South Australian Sports Institute

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:

• Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
• Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
• Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
• Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
• Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.

The Australian Centre for Sports Aerodynamics (ACSA) is a state-of-the-art, low speed, open-jet, open-return wind tunnel created to deliver world's best sports aerodynamic testing, analysis, service, and science. The ACSA is a SASI facility and program with significant investment from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). This nationally focused facility has been designed and constructed to support the objectives of high-performance sport in Australia prioritising performance success at Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games.

Role Highlights

• Deliver world's best sports aerodynamic testing, analysis, service and science.
• Work with a range of sport organisations & athletes to find the winning edge.
• Capitalise on SASI success, new facilities and 2032 Games opportunities.

Role Details

The Aerodynamics Engineer will deliver best practice aerodynamics performance engineering to deliver credible gains in athlete performance at the highest levels of sport. The Aerodynamics Engineer will play a key role in the daily operation, trouble shooting and maintenance of the wind tunnel equipment to ensure accurate and repeatable tests - delivering best practice in test design, execution and reporting. By interpreting trends and developing understanding, the role will be responsible for creating innovative engineering solutions to real problems and make a tangible contribution to Australian sport.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• This role requires a working with children check.

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or other related field.

Classification

PO2 - Professional Officer

Salary Range

$88,255- $97,667 p.a.

Benefits

Bringing your talents to the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements.
• Access to the on-site SASI gym.
• Contemporary office space with secure bike storage and end-of-trip facilities.
• Free parking at our city-fringe Mile End office.
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

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Duration

Up to 24 months

Enquiries to

Kevin Tabotta

Senior High Performance Manager

Phone:

Email:

Applications close: 23/11/2025 11:00 PM