Boxing Australia is the national sporting organisation recognised by World Boxing (WB), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) as the organisation responsible for conducting and developing Olympic style (amateur) boxing in Australia.

About the role

The Wellbeing & Engagement (W&E) Manager will play a vital role in implementing Boxing Australia’s AW&E Framework to support the holistic development of athletes within the high-performance system. Committed to “Winning Well”, this position ensures tailored wellbeing servicing at every stage of an athlete’s career, from entry through transition and beyond.

Reporting to the General Manager Performance, the key duties will include:

• Support the delivery of the AW&E Framework as directed by the General Manager Performance.
• Support athletes through group education and individual consultations on wellbeing-related matters.
• Implement and review policies and procedures aligned with the AW&E Framework to support the holistic development, safety, and protection of athletes.
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff to align wellbeing initiatives with performance outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external networks, ensuring athletes have access to appropriate support services and resources.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of wellbeing, mental health, and social issues impacting high-performance athletes.

About you

Boxing Australia is seeking a compassionate and professional leader who can foster trust and deliver impactful wellbeing initiatives within the high-performance environment. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in a relevant field (e.g., education, psychology, social work, counselling).
• Knowledge of emerging issues for athletes and an ability to provide proactive programs to address these issues.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.
• A genuine passion for empowering individuals to thrive and develop.
• Current understanding of issues impacting mental health and wellbeing.

Boxing 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: Boxing Australia is flexible on location within Australia.