Following confirmation of ongoing funding by the Australian Sports Commission, Orienteering Australia is seeking to recruit a Manager, High Performance for a 2-year period with the possibility of extension beyond this. The Manager coordinates Australia’s High Performance Orienteering Program and reports to the Director, High Performance.

The core duties of the Manager, High Performance are to work in conjunction with the Director, High Performance, and in consultation with athletes, coaches, and team managers, to develop and facilitate the implementation of an annual high performance orienteering training, development and competition program that is attractive to all elite orienteers and prepares the best Australian orienteers for international competition.

The position is a casual position requiring an average of 20 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis during the year. Initial appointment is for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension beyond this date. Further details on conditions of employment, duties and selection criteria can be found at Manager, HP position 17 Sept 2010.pdf.

Applications close Friday 8 October at 6pm with the Executive Officer, Orienteering Australia at orienteering@netspeed.com.au.

To discuss the position, please contact Eric Morris (02) 6252 7332 (w) or (02) 6259 8249 (h).