The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched a Talent Program to help advance the professional development of women in sport science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).
Chief Executive of AIS, Perter Conde said applications were open until 26 March for the Talent Program, which AIS managed in partnership with Sport Australia and the Office for Women.
“Our aim is to be a world-leading sport system and that includes being at the cutting-edge of sport science, technology and medicine,” Mr Conde said.
“A 21st century sporting system needs a modern, diverse and highly-skilled workforce that continues to break new ground and challenge the status quo,” he said.
“This AIS Talent Program is about supporting women leaders in STEMM to further progress their careers and it’s also an incentive for young aspiring women to know that we’re strongly committed to creating greater career opportunities like this in Australian sport.”
Mr Conde said the type of roles the Talent Program would appeal to included sports medicine; physiotherapy; psychology; nutrition; strength and conditioning; physiology; biomechanics; skill acquisition; performance analysis; performance data analytics; and engineering.
“The AIS is anticipating up to 18 places on this program and I encourage women currently in these roles at National Sporting Organisations and within the National Institute Network to apply,” he said.
Further information on the AIS’s Talent Program, including how to apply, can be accessed at this PS News link.
