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National Para Badminton Head Coach (4 days p/w)
Badminton Australia
- Melbourne (other locations considered) ▸ Australia
- Full Time, Part Time
30 Jun 2026
Applications 0
Description
Badminton Australia is seeking an outstanding coach to lead the development, performance and progression of athletes and coaches within the Australian Para Badminton system.
Reporting to the National Para Performance Manager, the National Para Head Coach will provide leadership across the national Para pathway, working closely with athletes, personal coaches, performance support staff and key stakeholders to deliver sustained international success and progress Australia's Paralympic ambitions.
This role is responsible for leading coaching and athlete support for nationally selected Para athletes, delivering national camps and training environments, supporting talent identification and development initiatives, and contributing to coach education and mentoring programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the quality and sustainability of Para badminton across Australia.
We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative coach with experience operating in high-performance environments, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for athlete development. Experience coaching Para athletes is desirable but not essential.
This is a permanent,4 days per week, position based in Melbourne (other locations will be considered for the right candidate). Extensive domestic and international travel will be required. BA will support the suitable candidate to obtain additional coaching hours to make this position full time if desired.
Join Badminton Australia and help shape the future of Para badminton while contributing to Australia's success on the world stage.
Applications from overseas candidates will be considered.
Essential Requirements
For the full Job Description, click on the attachment.
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation
- National Police / Criminal History Check
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Drivers Licence
Desirable Criteria
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
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- JD_National Para Head Coach June 2026
Application Instruction
Candidates should submit a max. one page Cover Letter and their CV via email to Olivia Knowles (Olivia.Knowles@badminton.org.au) and Tjitte (TJ) Weistra (Tjitte.Weistra@badminton.org.au) and NOT via the Sportspeople website.
Applications close on 30 June 2026.
Tjitte (TJ) Weistra
- 8319 5717, +61 (0)424 979 415
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