Welcome to the Western Australian Institute of Sport 

About WAIS  

Ever since our establishment in 1984, WAIS has a proud history of Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who have accomplished amazing achievements within sport and in life. WAIS enables and supports W.A athletes to achieve success on a national and international level. Our culture of striving for excellence is lived through the behaviours of athletes and staff that demonstrate our values; Passion, Integrity, Quality and Teamwork.   

WAIS is proudly supported by the W.A Government and is a member of the National Institute Network who collectively support National and State Sporting Organisations to deliver the National High Performance Sport Strategy.  

WAIS’ sport programs include athletics, basketball, canoeing, cycling, diving, hockey, netball, rowing, sailing, swimming, and wheelchair basketball. 

Athletes from sports outside of the dedicated WAIS programs are supported through the Individual Athlete Program. WAIS Individual Athlete Program (IAP) provides services and support to Western Australian high-performance athletes who are not scholarship holders with a WAIS operated sport program. 

Our purpose 

To enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success. 

Our vision 

Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation.  

Why work at WAIS? 

From the moment they start, our team members enjoy incredible benefits thanks to their expertise in their respective fields and genuine passion for the athletes and community they serve. These benefits are made possible because our people are dedicated professionals who are deeply committed to their work and the well-being of those around them. 

The perks: 

• Access to use our high-performance service centre  

• WAIS branded attire to proudly represent the WAIS brand 

• Social club - members receive a number of benefits (unlimited espresso coffee, Friday night drinks, social dinners and more) 

• Contemporary flexible work arrangements aiming to achieve work life balance 

• Onsite parking 

• Education and learning through structured Learning and Development opportunities  

• Discounts with HBF Lemon Tree Cafe and Cup & Co