Gymastics Australia

Gymnastics Australia is the peak body for gymnastics in Australia - incorporating Gymnastics for All, Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Parkour.

Established in 1949, Gymnastics Australia’s vision is to deliver an inspiring gymnastics experience for every Australian.

We are currently seeking a National High-Performance Director to join our team.

About the role

As Gymnastics Australia embarks on the exciting journey toward the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are seeking a world class, highly collaborative, inspirational National High Performance Director to lead Gymnastics Australia’s High-Performance Program.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team the National High-Performance Director will play a critical role implementing and monitoring the overall strategic direction, priorities and operational plans across the Olympic disciplines of Gymnastics, as well as provide oversight and guidance to the non-Olympic Gymsport High Performance programs.

Gymnastics Australia’s ambitious 2032 high performance goals are:

• We win medals at and leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
• We qualify a record number of individuals and teams and achieve historic best performances across all disciplines in Brisbane 2032.
• We achieve podium or equivalent places for non-Olympic disciplines at benchmark events between 2030-32.

This is a rare opportunity for an impactful individual to provide outstanding leadership and management across all aspects of the High-Performance Program, which supports our athletes to become world’s best gymnasts and people.

Reporting to the newly appointed CEO, the key duties will include:

• Development, implementation and accountability of the high performance strategy.
• Leadership and management of high performance staff and support network.
• Ensuring effective day to day management and delivery of the operational plan for the high performance.
• Development and delivery of clearly defined HP athlete and coach development pathways and programs for competitive Gymsports.
• High level relationship management, working closely with the National Institute Network and Games partners; Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), Paralympic Australia, State Associations, and other key stakeholders in building an aligned and fully integrated HP Program.
• Leading a purposeful highly effective world class team with a strong performance culture, athlete focus and successful delivery of benchmark competition results.
• Presenting to internal and external stakeholders sharing learnings and providing instruction on areas of expertise.

About you

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, skills, traits and experiences:

• Experience in successfully driving change and managing multi-disciplinary high-performance teams in often complex and uncertain environments.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Australian HP sport system environment.
• Advanced and proven contemporary leadership skills.
• Experience in the management and/or administration of HP sport programs at state, national or international level.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence, establish and develop further the existing working relationships with key stakeholders across the system.
• Experience in senior executive leadership, management, or high-level coaching positions.
• An authentic, driven individual with high levels of resilience and self-awareness.

Gymnastics Australia is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Position Location

Ideally the successful applicant will reside in Melbourne or Canberra, however, other locations will be considered.