Dear All,
The following message is posted on behalf of the Department of Physiology at
the Australian Institute of Sport.
The Department of Physiology at the AIS has this weekend advertised two
positions (job descriptions below):
1. Senior Physiologist
2. Scientific Officer (available until April 2003)
Information and Job descriptions available at:
www.ausport.gov.au/asc/employment or calling (02) 6214 1427.
Contact officer is: Allan Hahn on (02) 6214 1564 or at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications close on 3 September 2001. Applications should address at least
section G of Job Description.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Senior Sports Physiologist
Position No: 654
Grade: Sports Officer Grade 4
$63,000 - $66,000 per annum plus
superannuating and other employment benefits
Division: Sports Sciences
Program: Physiology
Manager: Head of Physiology
Date amended: 9 August 2001
___________________________________________________________________
A. Primary Job Purpose
To provide high level physiology services to a major AIS sport and
to assist with the development and operation of scientific programs for a
variety of other sports.
B. Major Responsibilities
* To be the primary physiology consultant for a major AIS
sport.
* To assist other AIS physiologists in the design and
implementation of effective scientific services to a range of sports,
including those visiting the AIS under the various arrangements.
* To plan and conduct applied research in consultation with
coaches and the Steering Committee of the AIS Physiology Department
* To provide supervision and guidance to at least one PhD
Scholar working with the primary sport.
* To assist in the development of new measurement techniques
and facilities (including equipment) that can improve the quality of
information provided to athletes and coaches.
* To participate in and contribute to the activities of a
Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for MicroTechnology, of which the AIS is a
member.
* To co-ordinate and conduct high quality physiological and
anthropometric tests on athletes.
* To present the results of physiological tests to coaches
and athletes and provide practical recommendations based on test outcomes
* To assist with the administration of the AIS Physiology
Department, including the formulation of departmental policies.
* To contribute to the development of a national network in
sports physiology through regular liaison with colleagues in State Sports
Institutes, Academies and Universities.
* To disseminate information through participation in
appropriate conferences and through publication of articles in coaching and
scientific journals.
* To assist in developing a co-ordinated National approach to
the provision of Sports Science services.
C. Issues and Challenges
* To maintain a balance between the leadership, servicing and
research aspects of the role.
* To develop a close working relationship with AIS and
national coaches, particularly in the primary sport.
* To oversee and facilitate a working relationship between
coaches and PhD Scholars that is conducive to high quality research and
servicing of athletes, resulting in the development of practical solutions
to problems limiting the performance of athletes.
* To liase effectively with University and Industry
colleagues.
* To obtain internal and external research grants.
* To contribute toward a national approach to the provision of
Sports Science services.
* To be familiar with the operation of a wide range of
laboratory and field testing equipment.
* To conform to strict Quality Assurance standards in the
conduct of all laboratory and field tests, and to provide leadership in
ensuring the AIS laboratory meets these standards.
* To develop new and innovative approaches to the monitoring
of athletes.
* To keep up-to-date with physiological literature that may
have relevance to sport, and to critically evaluate this literature.
D. Decision Making and Accountability
To be responsible for:
* co-ordinating physiological support to selected AIS and NAP
sports.
* determining the most effective testing programs for
monitoring of athlete performance.
* designing and conducting applied research projects that
yield practical benefits to AIS and national athletes.
* supervising and guiding at least one PhD Scholar.
* contributing effectively to the activities of the CRC for
MicroTechnology.
* setting-up and calibrating equipment, and conducting tests
in accordance with rigorous internal and external Quality Assurance
standards.
* timely preparation and interpretation of test results and
literature reviews for presentation to coaches and athletes.
* evaluating external research findings for possible
applicability to AIS programs.
E. Job Dimensions
E.1. People Management
* Supervising PhD Scholars, work experience students, research
assistants and other staff involved in physiological testing and research.
* Providing a primary point of contact for coaches, athletes
and administrators from selected sports.
* Liasing with external contractors, research collaborators
and industry colleagues in relation to specific projects.
E.2. Financial Management
* Operating within the budget for laboratory consumables
allocated to specific sports.
* Maintaining an awareness of departmental and research budget
constraints.
* Administering research grants and any funds provided by
National Sporting Organisations for specific purposes.
F. Key Performance Indicators
* Feedback from coaches on the effectiveness of physiological
support to specific sports (particularly the primary sport).
* Feedback from other physiologists and the Physiology
Department Laboratory Manager on the quality of support provided.
* Accurate set-up and calibration of testing equipment
* Effective conduct of laboratory and field tests.
* Involvement in research projects of a highly applied nature
* Participation in professional conferences and publication of
articles in coaching and scientific journals.
* Effective supervision of a PhD Scholar.
* Effective participation in the CRC for MicroTechnology.
G. Job Holder Requirements
G.1.Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification at PhD level in Physiology or a related
area is essential.
G.2. Experience
* An equivalent of at least 3 years full-time
experience in a Physiology testing laboratory or closely related facility is
required.
* Experience in working with elite coaches and
athletes is desirable.
* Experience in strength, power and neuromuscular
assessment of athletes is considered advantageous.
G.3. Specific Technical Skills
Requirements include:
* Demonstrated ability to conduct independent
research, and to apply the findings in practical settings.
* Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role in
the scientific and managerial aspects of laboratory and/or field work.
* Familiarity with basic physiological testing
equipment and procedures.
* Good computing skills, including familiarity with
Microsoft Office and various statistical packages.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
G.4. Personal Attributes
* Love of sport
* Enthusiasm, reliability and creativity
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
* Ability to work independently where necessary.
* Willingness to work unconventional hours, including
some weekends.
* Willingness to travel with teams for up to several
weeks per year.
* Ability to articulate a "vision" concerning ways in
which Sports Science may contribute to improvement in the performances of
Australian athletes in the coming years.
H. Organisational Framework
The occupant of the position will report directly to the Head of the
Physiology Department, and will be a member of the Physiology Steering
Committee that is responsible for the planning and monitoring of general
Departmental activities. He/she will be responsible for the activities of a
"staff stream" consisting of Scientific Officers, Technical Officers,
research assistants and sport-based PhD scholars.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Scientific Officer
Position Number: 187
Grade: SO3
$44,000 - $46,000 per annum plus
superannuation and other employment benefits
Job available until April 2003
Division: Sports Sciences
Program: Physiology
Manager: Head of Physiology
Date amended: 13th August 2001
___________________________________________________________________________
A. Primary Job Purpose
To provide physiological support to selected AIS and
national sports programs.
B. Major Responsibilities
* To assist senior scientists in their work with
high-priority AIS and national sports squads
* To be the primary Physiology consultant for several
other AIS and national sports programs
* To set up and to calibrate equipment required for
laboratory and field monitoring of athletes
* To conduct appropriate physiological and
anthropometric tests on athletes from a wide range of sports
* To process test results, carry out statistical
analyses and prepare reports
* To assist in conducting applied research
projects
C. Issues and Challenges
* To work in close cooperation with senior
scientists to ensure an effective team approach to the implementation of
scientific support programs for specific sports
* To develop and administer appropriate programs of
physiological support for other sports
* To be familiar with the operation of a wide range of
laboratory and field testing equipment.
* To maintain the highest standards in equipment
calibration
* To conform to strict Quality Assurance and OH&S
standards in the conduct of all laboratory and field tests
* To effectively summarise scientific literature on
specific topics
* To present results to senior scientists, coaches and
athletes in a clear format
D. Decision making and Accountability
To be responsible for:
* coordinating physiological support
to selected AIS and national squads
* setting up and calibrating
equipment required for athlete testing
* successfully conducting laboratory and
field testing
* timely preparation of test results
and literature reviews for presentation to senior scientists, coaches and
athletes
E. Job Dimensions
E1. People Management.
* Supervising work experience scholars and research
assistants involved in physiological testing and research
* Providing a primary point of contact for coaches,
athletes and administrators from specific AIS and national sports programs
E2. Financial Management.
* Operating within the budget for laboratory
consumables allocated to specific sports
* Maintaining an awareness of departmental and
research budget constraints
F. Key Performance Indicators
* Feedback from senior scientists and the Physiology
Department Laboratory Manager on the quality of support provided
* Accurate set-up and calibration of testing equipment
* Effective conduct of laboratory and field tests
* Feedback from coaches on the effectiveness of
physiological support to specific squads
G. Job Holder Requirements
G1. Qualifications.
A postgraduate qualification in sports physiology or
a related area is essential.
G2. Experience.
* An equivalent of at least 12 months
full-time experience in a scientific laboratory or closely related facility
is required.
* Expertise in the physiology of motor
skill acquisition is considered advantageous.
G3. Specific Technical Skills
Requirements include:
* Familiarity with basic physiological
testing equipment and procedures
* Good computing skills, including
familiarity with Microsoft Office and various statistical packages
* Excellent oral and written
communication skills
G4. Personal Attributes
* Love of sport
* Enthusiasm, reliability and
creativity
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively as a
member of a team
* Ability to work independently where
necessary
* Willingness to work unconventional
hours, including some weekends
* Willingness to travel with teams for
up to several weeks per year
H. Organisational Framework
* This position is accountable to the Head of
the Physiologist and to various senior scientists according to the sport
under assessment. For certain duties the position is also accountable to the
Physiology Department Laboratory Manager.
* No staff members report directly to the
occupant of this position, although in some circumstances the occupant will
be responsible for overseeing the practical work of research assistants,
sport-based PhD scholars and visiting students.
Rebecca
Rebecca K Tanner
Laboratory Standards Co-ordinator
Australian Institute of Sport
PO Box 176
Belconnen ACT 2616
Phone: +61 2 6214 1563
Fax: +61 2 6214 1603
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web site: www.ais.org.au/lsas
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