Working at the Brisbane Broncos

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The Brisbane Broncos are seeking a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the physical preparation, performance and availability of our NRL playing group across field-based conditioning, reconditioning and gym-based training.

How you can play a part

Reporting to the Head of Performance, this is a senior, hands-on performance role responsible for delivering and supporting high-quality strength and conditioning services across the NRL program, with a particular focus on on-field conditioning, return-to-performance reconditioning and supporting in the integration of gym-based physical preparation. In this role you will:

• Plan and deliver field-based conditioning programs that develop the physical qualities required for NRL performance and align with the broader performance strategy.
• Lead and coordinate reconditioning programs for injured and returning players, working closely with medical, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and coaching staff to support safe and effective return to training and competition.
• Support the planning and delivery of gym-based strength, power and conditioning programs across the NRL squad.
• Monitor player training loads, physical responses and readiness, using performance data and practical observation to inform day-to-day programming decisions.
• Contribute to individual player physical development plans, ensuring programs are tailored to position, training age, injury history and performance needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Performance and multidisciplinary performance team to integrate field, gym, rehabilitation and football demands.
• Provide high-quality coaching, feedback and technical instruction to players, maintaining strong standards of execution, intensity and professionalism.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and evolution of the NRL physical performance program, bringing evidence-based practice, sound judgement and practical innovation.
• Build strong working relationships with coaches, medical staff, performance staff and players, communicating clearly around player status, progression and performance priorities.
• Support the collection, interpretation and reporting of relevant performance data to assist decision-making across the NRL program.

To be considered

To be considered for this opportunity you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Human Movement or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional strength and conditioning accreditation, with advanced accreditation highly regarded.
• Significant experience delivering strength and conditioning programs in elite or professional sport, ideally within rugby league or another high-performance field-based team sport.
• Demonstrated capability in field-based conditioning, speed and running preparation, and the physical demands of collision sport.
• Strong experience in athlete reconditioning and return-to-performance planning, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary medical and performance environment.
• Sound capability in gym-based strength and power programming and delivery for elite athletes.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder skills, with the confidence to work effectively with senior coaches, performance staff and professional athletes.
• A highly organised, collaborative and performance-focused approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a demanding elite sporting environment.

Note: Applicants must hold full Australian working rights to be considered for this position. All applicants must also hold a current Drivers License, Blue Card and/or WWCC to be considered. Please clearly articulate this in your application.

Benefits

At the Broncos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued and connected to both one another and the impact we make on and off the field.

Some of our many employee benefits include:

• Great leave benefits, including generous paid parental leave, various bonus leave entitlements and early access to long service leave
• Access to a range of Club, sponsor and partner benefits including two Broncos Memberships per season
• Weekly staff meals (one subsidised breakfast & lunch per week) courtesy of our in-house chef
• Annual performance planning with tailored support for development including on the job training, conferences, workshops, development programs, formal study & volunteering opportunities
• Access to our extensive and holistic employee wellbeing program, Bronxfit

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a values-led, high-performance environment within Australia’s most iconic sporting brand.