JOB TITLE - Office for Recreation and Sport - SA.Gov.au

POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Athlete Career Education Coordinator/ Sports
Psychologist
CLASS: PSO1
RS0061
This Position Reports to:
• Manager, Talent Development and the Manager, Sport Science
DEPARTMENT: Premier and Cabinet
BUSINESS UNIT: Office for Recreation & Sport
BRANCH: South Australian Sports Institute
SECTION: Talent Development
Positions Reporting to this Position:
• N/A
Primary Purpose of Position
• To provide efficient and effective delivery and integration of Athlete Career and Education (ACE) program services to eligible National, AIS and
SASI athletes and coaches
• To coordinate the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) ACE program and report through a service agreement to the National ACE program.
• To provide psychology and mental skill training programs to selected squad athletes and squads.
Outcomes
• Implementation and coordination of the national ACE program in SASI, incorporating program planning, evaluation and reports.
• Effective delivery of career and education services, and provision of transition services, to eligible athletes.
• Effective delivery of sport psychology services to selected athletes and squad programs, including the development, implementation and
supervision of sport psychology programs.
• Contribute to the SASI and organisational outcomes by undertaking and assisting in the implementation of special projects and by complying
with policies, guidelines and procedures of the organisation.
Last Revised:

Resource Management
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Essential Qualifications
• Approved degree in Psychology and registered, or eligible to be
registered, as a psychologist in South Australia.
Desirable Qualifications
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (education, Counselling, Welfare,
Health etc.)
Desirable Attributes
• Knowledge of the programs, operations and policies of SASI and
the office for recreation and Sport
• Experience in the use of personal computers and Microsoft
applications.
• Experience in program planning and evaluation.
Essential Attributes (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements)
• Proven ability, demonstrated through experience, to communicate
and work effectively in a high performance sport environment.
• Sound understanding of, and skills in, individual athlete
assessment, case management, career guidance and counselling,
and the ability to prepare appropriate action plans.
• Demonstrated effective presentation skills, especially in the
workshop environment and with groups.
• Sound knowledge of, and experience in working with education
providers, schools, and businesses.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with a
diverse range of people and organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as well as
work independently with a high level of initiative and autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sport psychology
programs.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills and oral and
written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the requirements of
elite coaches and athletes, and of high performance sport program
operations.
• Understanding of sporting and non-sporting requirements and
demands placed on elite athletes.
• Knowledge of the delivery mechanism of the ACE program.

Key Relationships/Interactions
• Reports to and liaises with the Manager, talent Development
Programs and the Manager Sport Sciences.
• Reports to and Liaises with the National ACE program Manager
• Significant working relationships with other members of the SASI
Sport Science Unit and the Sports plan program head coaches.
Key Challenges
• Working with a diverse range of internal and external clients
• Working in a team environment, with a number of part time providers
• Responding to client’s needs in a rapidly changing and demanding
sport environment.
• Working in the position that has ACE and Psychology demands and
protocols.
Employment Conditions
• Employment conditions will be governed by the PSM Act, 1995 and the incumbent will be expected to work in a manner consistent with the
Code of Conduct.
• The incumbent must be prepared to be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• The incumbent is responsible and accountable for keeping accurate and complete records of their business activities in accordance with the
State Records Act 1997.
• The incumbent is responsible and accountable for working in an equitable manner and taking reasonable care to protect his/her own health,
safety and welfare and avoiding adversely affecting the health and safety of others at work by complying with OHS&W and EEO policies,
practices and legislation.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• The incumbent will provide the highest standards of customer service to clients at all levels by modelling service excellence that meets the
needs of customers and enhances the corporate profile of the organisation.

Special Conditions
• The incumbent is expected to work in a manner consistent with all relevant legislation including the PSM Act, OHS&W Act, EEO Act and the
DAIS Code of Conduct.
• This position is a temporary contract for 2 years and is dependent on external funding.
• Work outside of normal office hours is a requirement of the position. Intra and interstate travel may also be required.
• A current driver’s licence is essential.
Signature: ………………………..………. Date: …../…../……..
Branch Manager/Delegate

JOB TITLE:
ADDENDUM (OPTIONAL)
Athlete Career and Education Coordinator (.5) / Psychologist (.5)

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