• Be a part of one of Australia’s most internationally successful elite sports
• An engaging & flexible workplace, with a strong culture and stand-out perks!
• L&D-oriented, Hockey Australia offers ample opportunities for career development

About Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos.

As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Coach and working collaboratively with the coaching team, the core purpose of this role will be shaping the success of the team through data and video collection, meticulous analysis, insightful data interpretation and effective collaboration with coaching staff and players, ensuring the Kookaburras are best prepared to achieve medal success at benchmark events including the 2026 World Cup the 2028 LA Olympic Games and beyond. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of the data collection and analysis for National Men’s High Performance Program, both in training and competition.
• Ability to manage end-to-end analysis lifecycle, from data collection and manipulation through to delivery, reporting and education.
• Assisting in building a high performance culture that actively embraces athlete wellbeing as a key pillar of an environment for sustained success. An environment where all feel safe, trusted, valued, and respected within the team
• Undertake agreed tasks within the Daily Training Environment (“DTE”) including training analysis and reporting.
• Collaborating with the Head Coach and coaching team to develop appropriate match analysis reporting specific to the developed “way of play”.
• Advanced opposition scouting and reporting.
• Sharing of information to increase the collective knowledge of the high performance environment and the national hockey system

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in Sport Science, Performance Analysis or similar field
• Proven experience as a performance analyst in international hockey, with strong understanding of game success factors and program development.
• Advanced analytical and technology skills, including expertise in video analysis tools and data interpretation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly using both video and data.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships and foster psychologically safe environments for athletes and staff.
• Experience supporting individual development through feedback, motivation, and career transitions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary high-performance teams and with key stakeholders.

Benefits and Culture

Based at the Perth Hockey Stadium in Perth, Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, and retail discounts amongst other things.

Remuneration

Hockey Australia will offer an industry competitive salary dependent upon the successful applicant's skills and experience.

• Full position description available on request.