Job Description

The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. The Club formed in August 1986, playing its first official match for premiership points in 1987. Our women's side played its first game for AFLW premiership points in February 2020. Since then, the club has enjoyed significant success, winning premierships in 1992, 1994, 2006 and 2018. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.

About the role

The 12 month contract role (maternity leave) role is responsible for optimising player performance through structured dietary advice, education, and support. This encompasses both the men’s (AFL) and women’s (AFLW) teams and ensuring regulatory and governance requirements are met.

Reporting to the High Performance Manager, responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver a nutrition program for elite AFL and AFLW players using advanced technical expertise and knowledge as part of a high-performance team to improve the skills and behaviours of these athletes.
• Implement screening, testing, monitoring and regular interactions with players, coaching and high-performance staff.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements related to player health data and identify key issues in managing player care by applying appropriate interventions when deemed necessary.
• Lead workshops, seminars, etc. as required and contribute to the development resources which are designed to inform and educate players, coaches, and high-performance staff in nutrition service development.
• Facilitate an increased use of nutrition services through better understanding and application of nutrition strategies.
• Provide reports at appropriate meetings and assist in the delivery of quality advice and reporting on relevant issues to coaching and high-performance staff which clearly identifies desired standards and progress in nutritional behaviour.
• Planning and coordinate the delivery of team meals for training sessions, match days, and interstate travel and accommodation.
• Undertake management and responsibility for supplement ordering, stocktake and distribution of all nutritional requirements in both the AFL and AFLW programs that is safe, effective and compliant.

Due to the nature of the industry and this role, there is an inherent requirement to work home and away match days and other club events which will include working some evenings and weekends.

Our ideal person

The role will suit someone with a foundational knowledge of sports science and sports medicine, including athlete rehabilitation, recovery and women’s health.

Additionally, you will have:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, dealing with individual consults on a daily basis.
• A variety of presenting skills to accommodate various group sizes.
• Experience in skinfold measurement, hydrations testing and sweat testing.
• Undergraduate degree in Nutrition/Dietetics from a DAA accredited course.
• Post graduate qualifications in sports nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, or other relevant fields of study is highly desirable.
• Accredited Sports Dietitian and Member of Sports Dietitian Australia (AccSD).
• ISAK Anthropometry Level 1.
• Professional indemnity insurance.

Perks of working at the Club

The Club is situated in the training and administration building located in Lathlain. You will have access to the onsite gym, pool, café, and plenty of free parking.

The Club provides a great team environment, with fun and exciting social events, as well as:

• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners.
• Access to tickets for WCE home matches.
• Fun and exciting social events like the John Worsfold Medal Awards night.
• The opportunity to be involved in the local community and support our charity partners.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.
• Access to WCE Health and Wellbeing Program.

How to apply

Click “Apply” to submit your application, including a current resume and cover letter outlining why you are the right fit for the role. Applications close 12pm, midday Thursday 17th September 2026. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At the West Coast Eagles, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated with respect. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women, people of all ages, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

The Club is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who engage with our programs, services and facilities.