About Us

Wests Tigers has proudly competed in the NRL since 2000, celebrating our first premiership in 2005. In 2023, we expanded into the Telstra Women’s Premiership, reinforcing our commitment to the growth of the women’s game.

Formed as a joint venture between the Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies, we are a strong and inclusive organisation with state-of-the-art headquarters at the Zurich Centre, Concord, and a new base in Campbelltown. Guided by our values of Family, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, and Honesty, we are committed to building sustainable success across both our men’s and women’s programs.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Women’s Football, the Head of High Performance is accountable for leading the High-Performance program and delivering integrated strategies that maximise player performance and wellbeing.

This role oversees sports medicine services, injury prevention, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, nutrition, and holistic player development to ensure athletes thrive across all phases of the NRLW season, Harvey Norman competition, and female junior pathways.

You will lead a multidisciplinary High-Performance team, ensuring players are supported through world-class programs in conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and execute the High Performance plan for the NRLW program, ensuring alignment with the club’s vision and values.
• Lead and manage the NRLW High Performance Program across strength, conditioning, recovery, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
• Design and deliver individualised training programs that optimise player performance and reduce injury risk.
• Oversee match-day and training operations, including warm-ups, monitoring workloads, recovery, and player support.
• Provide leadership and direction to the High Performance team, setting KPIs and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with coaches, medical staff, and external specialists to ensure integrated and holistic player care.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in exercise science, physiotherapy, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-performance sporting environment, ideally in rugby league or another collision sport.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of high-performance systems, athlete development, and injury prevention.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and travel.