High Performance Operations Lead

An exciting opportunity is available within the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) to lead a small, dedicated operations team that supports the QAS High Performance Managers and their respective sport programs. As we continue our journey towards Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032, 2026 represents an important milestone. The coming year will see QAS-supported programs playing a key role in preparing athletes for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and a range of international competitions, including World Championships. We are seeking a motivated and experienced team leader with demonstrated capability in staff management and performance delivery. The successful candidate will ensure organisational and individual KPIs are achieved. This role also presents a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to the success of Queensland’s elite athletes as they strive towards their performance goals. This is a temporary engagement to cover the current incumbent, who is on secondment to Commonwealth Games Australia in preparation for Glasgow 2026. Some of your responsibilities will include: Provide leadership, guidance, and management support to the High-Performance Operations team, ensuring effective resource allocation, prioritisation, and adherence to quality standards, while delivering expert advice and support to the Executive Director, High Performance Managers, QAS staff, coaches, athletes, and stakeholders on the development, implementation, and sustainability of QAS High Performance Programs and operations. Manage a small team of staff to provide quality support services to coaches, athletes and sporting organisations to ensure the effective and efficient organisation of travel requirements, equipment purchases, coordinating the procurement of lowvalue assets, monitoring athlete agreement acceptance and compliance and coordinating annual athlete medical screenings. In conjunction with the High-Performance Managers, attend meetings and develop strong relationships with sports and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and to effectively address issues to contribute to the effective and efficient operations of each of the high-performance program. Establishing and operationalising high performance program projects and initiatives (e.g. sport launches, QAS Welcome for new athletes, athlete tracker board meetings, sport program meetings). Ensuring information is high standard, timely and informative. The QAS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all athletes, children and young people that are involved in QAS supported sport programs. We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse. Applications to remain current for 12 months. National Police / Criminal History Check Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check Application Instruction Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: A current résumé – This should include the contact details of at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and work performance within the previous two years. A brief response (1 page) describing why you are best suited person for this role with consideration to our values and behaviours. A short response to the Screening Questionnaire (maximum 500 word limit each question) when applying for the role in Smartjobs. Further information about the QAS and applying for a job can be found in the QASApplicant Kit which is included as an attachment in the job advertisement. More Jobs From Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) #J-18808-Ljbffr