The role involves delivering localised classification education, insights and support for Paralympic athletes, coaches and support staff, and problem solving through collaboration to identify and deliver changes in support of Australia’s HP 2032+ Para System Uplift goals.
The Advisor will be embedded within the VIS and TIS organisations to provide daily on the ground support and service. The position will be Melbourne based with an 80%-time commitment supporting VIS and 20%- time commitment supporting TIS. This role will require travel to support both Institute and Academy in alignment with operational needs.
A combination of education, career and lived experience will be used in filling positions with Paralympics Australia. We encourage all applicants to consider the role.
About the Role
As the Para Sport and Classification Advisor- VIS/TIS you will:
- Implement Para-sport, classification and impairment related education and information initiatives for staff, coaches, athletes and key stakeholders.
- Provide classification insights for talent identification, talent transfer and performance planning in alignment with NSO feedback.
- Establish and grow State Institute of Sport and State Academy of Sport (SISSAS) allied health provider networks (e.g. prosthetists, occupational therapists).
- In collaboration with National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport-specific classification programs, provide support for athlete preparation for classification (e.g. assistance to complete Medical Diagnostic Form (MDF) paperwork, coordination of performance science assessments etc.).
- In collaboration with National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport-specific classification programs, act as Classifier Support Person for international classification where appropriate.
- Facilitate hosting of classification opportunities at SISSAS facilities.
- Facilitate local Classifier Community of Practice initiatives.
- Support, communicate and provide feedback related to accessibility and universal design advice for the VIS/TIS as appropriate.
- Bring an attitude of flexibility, possibility, and a collaboration to problem solving and opportunity identification in support of partner and sector needs.
About You
We’re seeking someone with:
- Classification experience and/or the understanding and/or working knowledge of classification procedures within Para-sports is not required but preferred.
- Understanding and experience working with or being a part of a performance environment is required.
- A history demonstrating a range of technical and administrative skills to support process-based functions.
- Experience working with coaches, athletes, and staff in a performance support environment.
- Ability to educate and train individuals in classification processes.
- Experience working with sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work with various stakeholder and build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
- Skill in taking initiative and contributing positively to a team environment, as well as collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- The ability to meet the requirements of the role for interstate and international travel and weekend work.
Why Join Us?
At Paralympics Australia, we foster a culture that values family, innovation, honesty, and continual improvement. Join a supportive and flexible environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change in Australian sport.
