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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for two (2) years. 

Duties

• Evolve the delivery of the TIS Para-Sport program (Junior Talent and Para Academy Programs) by providing cohesive management and leadership, and coordination of resources to ensure they are optimally applied in the identification, recruitment, and support of para-athletes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with allied health organizations, schools, disability organisations and state and national sporting organizations to support program growth, increase athlete numbers and enhance participant engagement.
• Expand and strengthen partnerships with Paralympics Australia and the AIS for program guidance, system connections, and access to specialized resources.
• Incorporate innovative technologies and testing methods to identify, recruit and support para-sport athletes.
• Provide advice to TIS, athletes and parents on relevant matters relating to para-sport to ensure every athlete is provided with the right advice regarding classification, eligible impairments and sport selection to maximise their chance of performance success.
• Coordinate and facilitate coach development and education opportunities for TIS coaches and support staff as well as external para-sport support personnel which enables an inclusive training environment for the program.  
• The incumbent should expect to provide a hands-on approach to delivery in combination with other staff assigned to support the program.
• Actively participate and contribute to other sports programs and activities as determined by TIS management.

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia’s Ethical Decision Making, Introduction to Match Fixing & Safeguarding Children and Young people in Sport online education modules.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in sports management, human movement, sports science or other relevant field
• Experience working within the Australian high-performance system, Paralympic sector or with para-athletes
• ASCA (Level 2) and/or ESSA accreditation
• Familiarity with classification systems and their application within Paralympic sport

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted.

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
   5. Serious traffic offences (if Driver’s Licence is an essential requirement)
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Para-Sport Program Coordinator.docx

 Statement of Duties - Para-Sport Program Coordinator.pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf