About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

About the role

The Coordinator, NSWIS Para unit is responsible for the provision of administration and operations support to the NSWIS Para Unit and to ensure that the projects achieve a high standard of compliance with all essential NSWIS policies and procedures. This position reports to the Head of NSWIS Para unit and works closely with the respective staff of the Para Unit, to support the implementation of a national approach to the identification and development of future cycle Para athletes, coaches, and performance support staff.

This position will build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal staff including the NSWIS Director, Coaching and Talent Development who has accountability for the implementation of the NSWIS Para Unit, and external stakeholders including but not limited to Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Paralympics Australia (PA), NSW Office of Sport (OoS), Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Regional Academies of Sport(RAS), National Sporting Organisations (NSO), coaches and staff. 

This is a full-time position, attracting a salary range of $83,120 - $88,108 plus superannuation.  The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2026. 

This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.

About you

We are seeking a person who displays the personal attributes of resilience and courage, integrity, manages self and values diversity but also has interpersonal and relationship skills in particular effective communication, commitment to support and collaborate influence as well and negotiate.

Experience required for the role

• 3+ years’ experience working in sport coordination or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support for the effective and timely delivery of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and report concise and relevant information, for the preparation of reports, briefing documents, memos and presentations.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or similar.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping fundamentals and Annual Update.
• Sport Integrity Australia (PBTR) Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid Driver’s license.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit nswis.com.au.

NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.