About Golf WA and Golf Australia:

Australian Golf is experiencing unprecedented growth and has committed to an exciting journey of change.  Golf WA, is central to this as the governing body for golf in the State, in conjunction with Golf Australia, the National governing body for golf.   

Our purpose is to have “more Australians playing more golf”, and our philosophy is that “all golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers”.

Under the new Australian Golf Strategy we position golf as “a sport for life and fun for all”. From the 3.5 million Australians that are a member of a golf club, a round player playing social golf, a ball hitter at a driving range, a mini golfer playing with family and friends, to the 5.8 million Australians who have said that they want to play but are not yet participating, and the 7.23 million Australians who visit golf facilities for non-golfing activities each year, all are vital in achieving our strategic goals.

About the role:

This role is a part-time, fixed-term contract until December 2025, with the potential to become ongoing for the right candidate.

The role of the High-Performance Manager - WA, is responsible for driving performance and providing leadership of the high-performance pathway program supporting athletes transitioning from elite amateur golf to Top 100 professional level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, select and develop talented Golf athletes and prepare them for elite level competition and ultimately international success.
• Build and maintain relationships and forge strong communicative ties with key stakeholders of the West Australian Golf pathway including high school golf programs, PGA, WPGA, and current and future primary PGA coaches.
• Monitor the athlete’s long-term development and daily training environment and hold athletes and their entire service team accountable for short and long-term development both on and off the golf course.
• Prepare all WA selection policies and assemble a team of selectors that will select WA State representative teams and nominate athletes for opportunities nationally and internationally
• Manage the High-Performance Golf program budget and operations in consultation with appropriate parties and key stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate across a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven experience in the development of elite athletes and coaches, including devising, and implementing successful programs and individual performance plans.
• Sound knowledge of athlete pathways nationally and internationally and the Australian Golf stakeholder network to ensure the program compliments the national and state direction of the sport.

In addition, you will be available to travel for up to 6-8 weeks annually to support our WA athletes competing in national and international events.

All applicants require a

• Valid Australian working rights
• Current Driver’s Licence;
• Current Working with Children Check; and
• Current First Aid qualification. 

What you will get in return:

• A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport.
• A supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive.
• Learning & development opportunities available.

Australian Golf Values:

We are committed to creating a culture that enables our employees to thrive and our Australian Golf Values are at the top of mind in everything we do:

• We Welcome Everyone
• We are Connected
• We are Courageous
• We Bring our Best

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume & cover letter to careers@golf.org.au outlining your experience meeting the key criteria by Monday 13 January 2025.

For further information or any questions about the role, please contact careers@golf.org.au.