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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term full time flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 3 years. 

Duties

• Oversee and deliver a high-performance environment for all TIS hockey athletes with a focus on nationally identified athletes, ensuring Hockey Australia’s strategies for technical skill development, "Way of Play," and high-performance standards are embedded.
• Coach and support the development of hockey athletes in the TIS environment managing resources and creating individual performance and training plans.
• Ensure hockey athletes receive appropriate TIS performance services, aligning with national frameworks like the National Testing Protocols for physical competencies.
• Lead Tasmania's national athlete identification process, providing pathways for athletes across the state to be assessed for inclusion in Hockey Australia’s national program.
• Regularly communicate with national coaches and pathway program staff to support the development of nationally identified athletes.
• Collaborate with Hockey Tasmania on the operations of state programs, including state teams and the Tigers Academy, and contribute to selection processes by providing technical advice and player assessments aligned with national standards.
• Provide guidance on national skills frameworks and coaching trends to state pathway coaches and athletes to ensure consistency in technical direction and coaching standards.
• Support Hockey Australia’s national squads and teams through coaching, selection, and identification processes, and provide guidance for national and international competition opportunities.

Essential Requirements

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

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia’s Ethical Decision Making & Introduction to Match Fixing online education modules.

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

Desirable Requirements

• Coaching certification and or experience in the hockey pathway environment at national or international level.   
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or qualification in either sports performance services, sports science, strength & conditioning, performance analysis.

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 - Head Hockey Coach - (002143).docx

 Statement of Duties - Head Hockey Coach - (002143).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