Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Job reference: 854040
Location: 5031 - MILE END
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways.

The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art facilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZ73IJsouA

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | orsr.sa.gov.au

About the Division - SASI
The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:

- Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
- Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
- Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
- Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.




- Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.

Role Highlights

- Diverse role working closely with a wide range of sports and athletes
- Join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team with a high-performance focus
- Develop and support SA's next generation of Olympians and Paralympians

Role Details
The Movement Scientist (Biomechanics) provides specialised, integrated, high-quality services in the areas of movement science, and specifically biomechanics. These services will be developed and delivered in collaboration with SASI coaches to elite SASI sports, coaching programs, and athletes. This role will also provide specialist input to the SASI Para Unit in the area of movement science (biomechanics). This position involves close working relationships with coaches, athletes and other Performance Support staff. Integral to the role is the ability to work as both an independent service provider and integrated team member.

Special Conditions

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours may be required.




- Some interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.
- This role requires a working with children check.

Essential Qualifications / Licences

- A current SA driver's licence and willingness to drive is essential.
- Human Movement / Exercise and Sports Science Degree ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) Level 1
- Sport Integrity Australia anti-doping education (or willingness to complete).
- Senior First Aid and CPR (or willingness to complete).

Classification
PO2 - Professional Officer

Salary Range
$94,769 - $109,787 p.a.

Benefits:

Bringing your talents to the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- A variety of flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Access to the on-site SASI gym.
- Contemporary office space with secure bike storage and end-of-trip facilities.
- Free parking at our city-fringe Mile End office.
- Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Duration
Up to 28 months

Enquiries to
Kate Beerworth - Performance Support Manager
Phone: 0402 421 ***
Email: **************@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 23/08/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Statement - Movement Scientist (Biomechanics) (PO2).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Movement Scientist (Biomechanics) (Mile End)
🏢 Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
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