ABOUT THE ROLE

The Performance Pathways Manager role is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and delivery of our male and female player pathways, from talent identification and junior development through to professional rugby.

The position will also have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the Western Force Super W program, working closely with the Super W Head Coach to create a high-performance environment capable of delivering sustained on-field success.

The role will establish and manage a clear, connected and high-performance pathway for talented male and female players across Western Australia and nationally, ensuring we identify, recruit, develop, retain and transition the best available talent into our Academy, Super W and Super Rugby programs.

The position will ensure that the high-performance pathway operates as one connected system, rather than a collection of individual programs, with consistent standards, language, methodology, player development principles and performance expectations across male and female rugby.

The role will build strong relationships across the Western Australian rugby ecosystem, including community rugby clubs, schools, universities and other development organisations, while maintaining appropriate relationships with Rugby Australia and other professional rugby organisations.

The ultimate objective is to establish the Western Force as the preferred pathway for talented rugby players in Western Australia, producing players capable of progressing into Super W, Super Rugby and professional rugby.

CORE DUTIES

- Develop, implement and continually review the male and female pathway strategy

- Develop a clear Professional Pathway Model from junior rugby through to qualified rugby.

- Establish pathway objectives, performance standards, KPIs and annual plans.

- Establish clear transition points between:





- Schools, Clubs

- Junior Representative Rugby

- Academy Programs

- Super W, Super Rugby & professional Rugby

- Development programs

- Develop annual pathway calendars and program plans.

- Report pathway performance, talent depth and development outcomes to the GM High Performance.

- Working with the Super W Head Coach and Academy Coaches to establish agreed team objectives, performance standards and season outcomes.

- Establish and maintain the annual operational calendars and related budgets

- Coordinate the integration of player wellbeing , coaching, conditioning, behaviours and performance analysis (IDP’s)

- Coordinate player recruitment, retention and succession planning in conjunction with the Super W Head Coach and Academy Coaches, ensuring integration and alignment with the Western Force recruiting strategy

- Develop and maintain comprehensive male and female talent identification systems and depth charts

- Development of clear transition plans for emerging players.

- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Rugby Australia and RugbyWA clubs

- Work closely with the RugbyWA GM Rugby to develop an aligned approach to talent identification and player development, across 7’s and XV’s

- Work with RugbyWA clubs to develop pathways from junior rugby through to school and senior club rugby.

ABOUT YOU

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Sports Management, High Performance, Rugby, Exercise Science or a related discipline.





- Significant experience in high-performance sport, with exposure to female and youth pathway development highly regarded.

- Demonstrated experience managing sporting programs and/or player pathways.

- Strong understanding of rugby development structures.

- Experience working with coaches, athletes and multidisciplinary High-Performance staff.

- Demonstrated financial and operational management capability.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We offer a range of benefits and incentives to our staff, including;

- Opportunity to work in a global sport, helping us to positively impact the health and wellbeing of the community through active participation in sport

- Free on-site parking at our offices in Floreat

- Employee Assistance Program

- Access to a fully equipped gym

- Discounts on our partner products and services

- Tickets to sporting events (Western Force)

- Learning & Development opportunities

- Active social calendar of events

SOUND INTERESTING?

If you are excited at the thought of helping us grow our great game and think you have the required mix of skills and experience, please apply online via Seek.com.au, including a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

Applications close 12pm Thursday November 19th 2026

For further information regarding the role please contact Garry Chandler, GM Strategy & Culture, at ••••@rugbywa.com.au

We reserve the right to close the recruitment process earlier than the above date should a suitable candidate be identified. We will commence shortlisting upon receipt of applications so encourage you to apply promptly.

Ours is a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Performance Pathways Manager (Floreat)
🏢 Rugby WA
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