Lead, manage and deliver support to Volleyball Australia High Performance Programs in all aspects of Athlete Wellbeing. The AW&E Manager will deliver the VA AW&E Framework to support the holistic development, safety, and protection of athletes.
Facilitate VA’s AW&E strategy and framework.
Develop and maintain strong supportive relationships with VA’s HP athlete network both globally and domestically.
Ensure that the HP athletes are engaged and are aware of all the available AW&E support available to them, by leading, manage and delivering wellbeing support to athletes, with the outcomes of: a) maintaining their focus on success in their sport; b) making a positive transition into life after sport and; c) the ability to communicate positively about their life experiences in sport and transition into life after sport.
Implement policies and procedures aligned to the VA AWE framework
Establish and maintain connections with various referral networks available, including the AIS Mental Health Referral Network, AIS Career Network, and other external relevant networks.
Engage in on-going professional development in the areas of mental health and wellbeing.
Establish pathways for athletes to engage with the local community and facilitate work experience programs/placements.
Support in the long-term retention of VA national team athletes and assist in their eventual transition to life after sport
Strong understanding of the Australian sport system, in particular high performance
Commitment to delivering best practice in career development support, education, vocational options and guidance.
Contemporary knowledge of issues impacting mental health and wellbeing, and experience with implementing best practice support.
Ability to establish and maintain connections with relevant industry networks.
Ability to undertake leadership and management responsibilities.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working directly in high performance sport programs and communicating with a wide range of audiences including external stakeholders, parents, and partner organisations.
Knowledge of the structure and operation of Australian Volleyball.
