Full time, 12-month contract, 37.5 hours per week

• Australia’s leader in exercise and sports science
• Great work/life balance with flexibility and WFH
• Opportunity for contract extension after 12 months or transition to permanent tenure.

Join us to support Aussies to live, move and stay active
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent approximately 10,000 degree-qualified accredited exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.

At ESSA, you’ll join a team dedicated to supporting our members and the communities they serve. Together you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion and expertise to make a positive impact on the work of accredited exercise professionals.

About your role
This role is responsible for working with partners and stakeholders to deliver valuable professional development opportunities to ESSA members. With a strong external focus, the position oversees ESSA’s Partner PD and Accredited Provider programs, builds and manages relationships, and identifies new partnership opportunities aligned with ESSA’s strategic priorities.

In collaboration with Australian and international associations, this role ensures all external PD activity is high-quality, strategically aligned, and delivers meaningful value to members.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Manage the accreditation process for Accredited Providers, ensuring alignment with ESSA standards, policies, and strategic priorities.
• Deliver and grow the Partner PD Program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based professional development opportunities that meet member needs and organisational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and engage potential new PD partners, including those emerging from ESSA’s accredited provider program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing PD partners, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Act as ESSA’s primary contact in relation to professional development business with Australian and international professional associations.
• Coordinate the development and management of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) relating to professional development and cross‑collaboration.
• Assist with the management of ESSA’s Learning Management System (LMS) and PD systems as required.

Your competitive edge will include

• Experience in professional development, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, business development, or learning and development (ideally within a health, education, or professional association context).
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong initiative and drive, and the confidence to identify and pursue partnership opportunities.
• Comfortable in an externally facing role that involves building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and supporting commercial outcomes, with a personable and professional communication style.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) and CRM or PD systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• A friendly, confident, and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

The perks

• Bonus Christmas and birthday leave
• Flexible, hybrid working with two days WFH (appointed candidate must be based in Brisbane)
• A generous, yearly wellbeing allowance and access to member discounts
• Fresh fruit and pantry items delivered weekly

People are at the heart of what we do and we’re proud to celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Questions or would like a copy of the position description? Please get in touch with us at people@essa.org.au

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Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What is your expected salary for this role?
• Experience with using a Learning Management System (LMS)? If yes, which one/s?
• Years of experience in professional learning and development?
• Your current notice period?