WAIS is seeking a dedicated Sports Dietitian to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with athletes to achieve peak performance through nutrition and ensure their wellbeing while maintaining a Win Well ethos and managing risks.
Please note, this role has a maximum term of 12 months to cover parental leave at 0.6 FTE.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player and work closely with other performance support disciplines.
About us:
WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success. Our vision is to have Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation. We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes.
Success for us is about winning well. As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important.
We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect. From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success.
Role Overview:
In this role your key areas of responsibility encompass:
- Provide evidence-based nutritional interventions for optimal performance.
- Deliver educational sessions to athletes, helping them make informed, high-performance nutrition decisions.
- Assess and monitor risks of disordered eating and provide appropriate referrals when needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic support to athletes.
- Take responsibility for nutritional interventions within assigned sports programs.
- Promote and implement best practices across the organisation.
About you:
- You will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
- Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) with Dietitians Australia
- Accredited Sports Dietitian (ASD) with Sports Dietitians Australia
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in sports dietetics.
- Demonstrated experience personalised nutrition plans tailored to athlete performance goals
- Ability to work under pressure
- A team player with a commitment to kindness, integrity, and fostering a supportive environment.
Join us:
If you’re ready to make a positive and meaningful impact at WAIS, we want to hear from you!
Please go to our career’s portal at https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs to view the full position description and then apply to join our team at WAIS.
All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal.
Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume.
Applications without a cover letter or an accreditation as a Practicing Dietitian with Dietitians Australia and an accreditation as a Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia will not be considered.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence prior to the position closing date.
The job closes at 5pm (AWST) on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.
For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au
