Lead the Parramatta Eels NRL squad's strength and power coaching and programme development within the High Performance Unit. Design and periodise individualised training, lead weight-room sessions and mentor S&C; staff and interns. Use VBT, VALD and other performance data to evaluate strength qualities and adapt training. Coordinate with medical and rehabilitation practitioners on return-to-performance programming and with pathway staff on player transition. Contribute to field preparation, recovery, game-day support and applied performance research.
Level 6. Owns the defined NRL strength-and-power programme, its periodisation, coaching standards, individualised delivery and testing/reporting. Mentors staff and manages the NRL internship programme, contributing to wider pathway coordination, but remains accountable to the High Performance Manager and does not have explicit department-wide strategic authority. Employer requires a relevant tertiary degree and ASCA Level 2 accreditation; ASCA Level 3 and ESSA accreditation are highly regarded.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. No salary is disclosed, preventing full assessment under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $130,000 per year plus superannuation. This reflects senior NRL programme ownership, high technical autonomy, technology and monitoring responsibilities, intern supervision and integration across professional and pathway squads.
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.