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General Manager - Performance Strategy & System Partnerships

Paralympics Australia


  • Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide or Perth (hybrid) Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
  • $140,000 to $160,000 pa + super
1 Jun 2025
Applications 0

Description

Location: Hybrid and within our offices at either Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide or Perth.
Employment Type: Parental Leave cover from 16 June 2025 - 13 Feb 2026

The role provides day to day operational leadership across teams supporting System Partnerships, System Capability, Advisory, and Data Analytics & Insights functions within the Performance Strategy team.

  • Provide strategic advice on High-Performance System (HPSS) partnerships to enable the successful delivery and implementation of the Para System Uplift
  • Ensure Paralympics Australia maintains coordinated and consistent engagement with all HPSS partners and stakeholders in line with broader organisational objectives and stakeholder engagement plan
  • Ensure sector partnerships are delivered in alignment PA's strategic objectives
  • Lead and manage the System Capability & Partnerships and Data Analytics & Insights teams
  • Establish, nurture, and strengthen partnerships with the AIS, NSOs, SISSAS, and other relevant HPSS organisations
  • Collaborate with the Head of Performance Strategy and GM Pathways & Classification to ensure integrated, effective partner engagement for the successful delivery of Para System Uplift initiatives
  • Contribute to the development, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators

About You

We're seeking someone with:

  • Demonstrated success managing multiple stakeholder relationships, including at executive level
  • Demonstrated success leading projects and project teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and attributes.
  • Experience supporting individuals to thrive
  • Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively within a team but also work effectively independently
  • Ability to operate with sensitive and confidential information

Essential Requirements

Application Instruction

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter or video application addressing the role requirements using the link provided.

Paralympics Australia is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering diversity and establishing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants with lived experiences and encourage you to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and recruitment process. Please contact people@paralympic.org.au for assistance.

Claire Crisford

0405 906 916

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