About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Employee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a support work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:
- 2XU gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
- Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
- Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
The VIS Para Sport Unit Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering pathways for pre-categorised and emerging para-athletes to increase the number of categorised and medal winning para-athletes in Victoria.
The role will require collaborating with partners to drive medal-winning performances for Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032, and beyond. The role’s primary purpose will be to:
- Lead the development and delivery of a para sport unit that optimizes para-athlete identification, development, and progression in alignment with VIS and HP 2032+ strategic national objectives.
- Foster collaboration between athletes, coaches, and support teams to ensure para-sport pathways are robust, inclusive, and aligned with the national high-performance system.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including Paralympics Australia, National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), State Sport Organisations and Associations and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), to enhance para-sport opportunities.
Job responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Leadership and Unit Development:
- Provide strategic leadership for the VIS Para Sport Unit, ensuring alignment with the VIS Strategic Plan and national high-performance priorities.
- Develop and implement athlete-centric talent identification and development initiatives, including para-sport classification processes.
- Lead the design and delivery of athlete plans in collaboration with NSO’s, coaches and performance support staff.
Team and Athlete Support:
- Coordinate integrated performance support services (e.g. sport science, medicine, and wellbeing) to optimize athlete performance.
- Monitor athlete progression and implement evidence-based strategies to address gaps in development.
- Advocate for para-athlete inclusion and support the professional development of coaches and staff working within para-sport pathways.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Cultivate relationships with NSOs, State Sport Organisations and Associations, Paralympics Australia, AIS, and community partners to align efforts and resources for para-sport growth.
- Represent VIS at national forums and workshops as well as SIS/SAS activities that support a national approach which are focused on para-sport development.
Operational and Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to safety, child safeguarding, and anti-doping policies within the unit..
- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and reporting for the para multi-sport unit.
- Facilitate a safe, inclusive, and respectful team culture aligned with VIS and Paralympic Australia values.
