• Coach elite NBL athletes and pursue a PhD simultaneously
• New coaching era under Will Weaver and Markus Klusemann
• Based in South Brisbane, QLD – purpose-built HP facility

The Brisbane Bullets, a premier NBL club committed to athlete health, performance, well-being, and continuous development, are seeking a Strength & Conditioning coach to join our fully integrated basketball operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver strength and conditioning programs tailored to elite basketball athletes
• Monitor and optimize player performance, workload, and recovery strategies
• Assist in injury prevention and return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical staff
• Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to inform training decisions
• Contribute to applied research aligned with a possibility of completing a PhD
• Support game-day and training operations, including potential travel with the team

Qualifications and experience:

• Honours or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, or related discipline (PhD eligibility required)
• Accreditation (or working toward) as a Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA and/or CSCS)

Skills and working requirements

• Committed to supporting athletes through strong programming, systems and processes
• Experience working with elite or sub-elite athletes (basketball experience desirable)
• Proficient with AMS and diagnostic, and rehabilitation technologies
• Eager to integrate frontier AI into day-to-day workflows
• Flexible availability, including extended hours; legally entitled to work in Australia
• Strong interest in applied research and data-driven performance
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to balance academic and applied performance demands

Possible Research Component:

• Undertake a PhD focused on strength & conditioning, athlete performance, or related field
• Conduct research embedded within the Brisbane Bullets high-performance environment
• Collaborate with academic supervisors and club staff
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a professional NBL environment
• Access to elite athletes, facilities, and performance data
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
• Collaborative environment with curious, innovative colleagues
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about strength & conditioning and want to be part of a high-performance team striving to do things better, and differently, we would love to hear from you.