Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - 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.
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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: ******** ***
Email: ******
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 adaptable working arrangements for this role.

📌 Movement Scientist (Biomechanics) (South Australia)
🏢 Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
📍 South Australia