Professional development opportunities in high performance sport
Whether you currently work in high performance sport or are a former athlete looking to get involved, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking expressions of interest for a variety of career-enhancing programs within the sports sector.
Participants from the AIS Talent Program (STEMM).
Whether you currently work in high performance sport or are a former athlete looking to get involved, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking expressions of interest for a variety of career-enhancing programs within the sports sector.
AIS Athlete Accelerate Program
The AIS Athlete Accelerate Program is available to retired female athletes who are looking to transition into roles within the sports industry.
The program is designed to provide the skills, support, and learning necessary to assist women navigate a professional career in sport.
For more details and to apply, visit: Athlete Accelerate Program | Australian Institute of Sport
Applications close 9:00am AEDT on Monday 10 February 2025.
HP Coach Mentorship Program
The HP Coach Mentorship Program assists high performance coaches of categorised athletes with their growth and development by providing critical guidance and support.
Mentees are matched with an experienced and successful coach mentor, and both will have access to ongoing support from the AIS HP Coach Development Team for the duration of the program.
Find out more at Programs | Australian Institute of Sport.
Apply here , opens in a new tabto join the program as a Mentor or here , opens in a new tabto join as a Mentee.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on 13 February 2025.
Women’s Talent Program [STEMM]
The AIS Women's Talent Program (STEMM) is a free six-month program for women working in high performance sport who specialise in science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine disciplines.
The program focuses on developing self, relational and system leadership skills and strengthening professional networks across the sport sector.
For more details and to apply, visit Women’s Talent Program (STEMM) or contact talentprogram@ausport.gov.au if you have any questions.
Applications close at 9:00am AEDT on Monday 17 February 2025.
Professional Skills Programs
The ASC has developed a series of Professional Skills programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals working across the sport sector.
Applications are now open for programs scheduled for the next 6 months, including:
Developing Others, opens in a new tab: This program will help leaders across the sport system broaden their perspectives and develop others to succeed in a complex and continuously changing environment.
Stakeholder Management:, opens in a new tabDesigned to help navigate the complex sport stakeholder system by initiating and maintaining strategic networks and relationships.
Optimising Collaboration for Performance:, opens in a new tabA program to enable individuals working as members of teams to build skills and behaviours to maximise their impact as an expert and team member.
Ethical Leadership:, opens in a new tab Suitable for executive level leaders, this program will prepare and support participants to rapidly, effectively and appropriately respond to ethically challenging leadership scenarios.
For more details and application links for each course visit Professional Skills Programs | Australian Institute of Sport.
Team Dynamics Program
This bespoke program is designed to support teams within National Sporting Organisations and the National Institute Network who want to improve ways of working and build a sustainable high-performing culture.
It includes team dynamics workshops, executive coaching and leadership profiling and tailored solutions that align with the team’s strategic goals.
For more details and to apply visit Team Dynamics or contact leadershipandprofessionalism@ausport.gov.au if you have any questions.
