Head Coach - NSW Swifts - Netball NSW
- Lead one of Australia's premier sports clubs.
- Deliver sustained success through a world-class high-performance program
- Based at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park with national travel during the Suncorp Super Netball season
The NSW Swifts are one of Australia’s most successful sporting clubs and the state’s leading professional female team, with a proud history of star athletes, seven Premiership wins, and sustained Finals success. As pioneers of women’s sport and a Foundation Club of the National League, the Swifts continue to pursue excellence on and off the court into their 30th anniversary season and beyond.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager - NSW Swifts, the Head Coach is responsible for leading a world‑class high‑performance program that delivers sustained on‑court success in Suncorp Super Netball while developing athletes, staff and systems that reflect the Club’s values and strategic objectives.
The role leads the planning, preparation and coaching of the playing group, ensuring a high‑quality daily training environment (DTE) and tactical performance that enables the team to consistently compete for Premierships.
To be considered for this role, you will hold a Netball Australia High Performance Coach Accreditation (or international equivalent), with proven coaching success in elite netball and demonstrated ability to deliver strong competitive results over multiple seasons. Deep knowledge of coaching trends, advancements in technology and performance data analysis is required, along with experience managing multidisciplinary performance teams to incorporate sports science, welfare, and medical expertise.
This role requires not only technical expertise but also strong, inspirational leadership to guide and mentor the player group. A proven record building strong team culture that prioritises trust, open communication, accountability and team‑first behaviours is essential.
You will be highly motivated and target-orientated individual who has a passion for achieving elite success. Your excellent planning, organisational and communication skills will allow you to form effective working relationships with a variety of management, high performance staff, athletes, external stakeholders and partner organisations.
If this sounds like you, don’t miss the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of one of the world’s most iconic club netball teams!
How to Apply
Please note Sportspeople Recruitment will commence screening and interviewing for this role immediately. If you are intending to apply, please do so now.
Applications close: Monday 8 June, 2026 - we reserve the right to close the role when sufficient merit applications are received.
Application Format: Candidates must complete and submit the COMPULSORY Sportspeople Recruitment Application Form (attached to this advertisement) at the time of applying. The Form contains questions against which we require your specific response prior to considering your application. Sportspeople Recruitment prefers a 2 page letter of introduction and a CV of no more than 6 pages, merged into the Application Form as one MS Word file.
The Head Coach - NSW Swifts - Netball NSW search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on +61 408 258 337 or FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
