The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is the centre of high-performance sport in Victoria, renowned for developing some of Australia’s most talented Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games champions.
Our team is made up of over 115 employees who form an unrivalled network of expertise, delivering support and solutions across athlete performance support, corporate services and people and community disciplines.
Employee benefits
- VIS x 2XU apparel to proudly represent the VIS brand.
- Free access to VIS facilities including the gym, pool, recovery and sauna facilities.
- Trust-based approach to flexible work
- A progressive and modern Enterprise Agreement that includes facility shutdown leave, flu shots, and parental leave provisions.
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities with formal check-ins to discuss with your manager actions to grow your career and enhance your experience working in sport
- Natural light-filled office space with open windows and ergonomic sit/stand desks
- Friday sport for staff, to get that competitive energy out and socialise
- Monthly cultural lunches to celebrate and recognise the diverse community of athletes and staff at the VIS
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Our safe and inclusive environment values and celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels welcome, supported, and respected.
Guided by our motto, ‘empower athletes to succeed in sport and life’, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with a disability.
We provide equitable opportunities for everyone and make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and workplace practices to ensure all individuals can perform at their best. By fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, we aim to maintain a positive environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to thrive.
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Performance services traineeships
We offer 12-month traineeships annually in physical preparation and performance science disciplines. Trainees have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts and administrators to grow their careers in high-performance sport.
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Industry-based internships & work-integrated learning
At select times, we also offer internships or work-integrated learning placements across various departments. These opportunities are typically coordinated through universities, so we encourage students to check eligibility requirements with their institution and reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Work experience
Unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience opportunities to secondary school students.
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