Triathlon WA is seeking applications for two key leadership positions that will help shape the future of triathlon in Western Australia:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Event and Commercial Manager

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the sport, support our vibrant community, and drive the continued success of Triathlon WA.

Application Closing Dates

• Chief Executive Officer: 5.00pm, 25 September 2026
• Event and Commercial Manager: 5.00pm, 24 September 2026

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full position descriptions and submit their applications via the SEEK listings below:

• Chief Executive Officer: https://au.seek.com/job/94581570?ref=cm-ui
• Event and Commercial Manager: https://au.seek.com/job/94546795?ref=cm-ui

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the team helping to lead and grow triathlon across Western Australia.

On Saturday, Team WA athletes took part in a Road Safety Masterclass, generously supported by SportWest and the Road Safety Commission, with a focus on promoting safer roads for everyone.

The morning combined practical cycling skills with road safety education, beginning with a hands-on session led by expert coaches. Athletes worked on building confidence and developing key group riding skills in a safe and supportive environment. This was followed by an educational presentation from the Driver Risk Management Centre, covering road-sharing awareness, responsible decision-making, and strategies for staying safe while riding on public roads.

The session concluded with a lucky prize draw, with every athlete taking home a prize. Thanks to the support of Cycliq and R&D Cycles, prizes included six Fly6 Pro Camera Lights, front and rear bike light sets, water bottles, and bike kit-friendly first aid kits.

Cycling safety is a critical topic for Team WA athletes, and education around sharing the road is particularly valuable for young athletes who are not yet driving or are new to the road. Triathlon WA is incredibly grateful to Sport West and the Road Safety Commission for making this session possible, as well as Cycliq for their generous support in helping our athletes stay safer while training and racing on the road.

Challenge Roth is one of the most iconic triathlon races in the world, attracting thousands of athletes and spectators to Germany each year. Among this year’s field were five Western Australian athletes, including Fremantle Triathlon Club members Janne and Bryant, alongside Guy Crawford and WA triathlon legend Kate Bevilaqua.

For Janne and Bryant, Roth was the rare event that could convince them to take on the full-distance challenge. Janne, originally from Germany, had long seen Roth as the race she would choose if she ever stepped up to the distance, while Bryant said the event’s reputation made it impossible to ignore.

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone who’s raced Roth say anything other than how much they love it and how special it is,” Janne said. “I always said that if I ever did a full-distance triathlon, it would be Roth.”

The final push came when close friends Fiona, Michelle and Victor decided to race Roth while celebrating milestone birthdays, challenging Janne and Bryant to join them. Three years out, the commitment felt easy, until race day suddenly became real.

“It was easy to commit with three years to go until race day,” Janne laughed. “Things naturally became a lot more real in the final few weeks before the race!”

The Home of Triathlon

Challenge Roth is often described as “the home of triathlon”, and after experiencing its 300,000-plus spectators, 7,500 volunteers and week-long festival atmosphere, Janne and Bryant understood why. From banners across town to packed crowds, both were struck by how warmly the local community embraces the event.

“Everyone seemed excited, the volunteers were super professional, and the local community felt extremely welcoming,” Janne said. Bryant agreed, saying the scale was unlike anything he had raced before, yet the focus on athletes still felt personal.

An Atmosphere Like No Other

Even compared with major events such as the Hamburg Sprint Triathlon and Ironman World Championships, Roth stood apart for its size, organisation and energy.

For Janne, the marathon crowds made the race unforgettable. With athletes’ names printed on their bibs, spectators called competitors by name almost constantly. Bryant’s favourite memories came on the bike climbs, where children lined the roadside with hands out for high-fives.

“There is no lonely moment during the race,” Janne said. Bryant added that giving high-fives to as many kids as he could while climbing was simply “good fun”.

Conquering Solar Hill

No discussion about Roth is complete without mentioning Solar Hill, the famous climb where spectators create a narrow tunnel of noise and energy.

Janne described riding it as “unreal”, while Bryant summed it up in one word: “exhilarating”. Both said the photos had drawn them to Roth, but nothing compared to arriving at the climb, seeing the road narrow to space for one rider, and feeling the crowd close in like a Tour de France ascent.

“There is just no way to ride up the single-file path surrounded by people without the biggest, goofiest smile on your face,” Bryant said.

A Bucket List Race Worth the Journey

For anyone considering making the trip, Janne and Bryant’s advice is simple: do it.

“You won’t regret it,” Janne said. Bryant agreed, adding that the only risk is that Roth might ruin every other full-distance race that follows.

After years of hearing about Roth, dreaming of the Solar Hill crowds and wondering whether the event could live up to its reputation, Janne and Bryant found their answer. Challenge Roth is more than another race on the calendar, it is an experience that reminds athletes why they fell in love with triathlon in the first place.

Triathlon Western Australia is seeking nominations from interested and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following Board Positions:

• THREE (3) Elected Board Positions commencing in October 2026 (following the TWA AGM)

Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) is the State Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, promotion and governance of the sport of triathlon throughout Western Australia. TWA is a not-for-profit organisation which is governed by the Board of TWA. TWA is one of eight (8) State Associations, which make up the membership of the national body, AusTriathlon.

TWA’s vision is to create a happier, healthier and more connected community through triathlon and multisport experiences in Western Australia by growing membership, clubs, programs and major events.

To ensure that the Board has the right balance of skills to effectively lead the organisation into the future, TWA is seeking nominations from individuals with a range of qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the attached position description. It is also desirable for the Board to encompass diversity in aspects such as gender, age, background and perspective. This supports best practice as outlined in the Australia Sports Commission’s Sport Governance Principles.

Therefore, people from a diverse range of experience and backgrounds are encouraged to nominate. This may include, but is not limited to the following considerations:

• people identifying as male, female, non binary or transgender
• people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• persons with a disability that is ongoing
• people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• people currently living in a regional location in Western Australia

CONDITIONS

1. Nominees must be over 18 years of age
2. Nominees must complete the Board Nomination Form provided, which is submitted to the Executive Director by the closing date.
3. All positions as a Board Member (both Elected and Appointed) are voluntary and not remunerated.
4. Nominees for positions on the Board must declare any position they hold in an Affiliated Club, including as an office bearer, director or a paid appointee.
5. All Board Members must declare their interest in any contractual, selection, disciplinary or other matter in which a conflict of interest arises or may arise, and will absent themselves from discussions of that matter and will not be entitled to vote in respect of that matter.
6. In compliance with current legislation, all candidates elected to the Board may be asked to provide a Working with Children (WWC) Check. If exempt from a WWC Check, candidates may be required to apply for National Police Clearance for Volunteers. Your nomination to the Board indicates acceptance of this condition.
7. Board meetings are usually held on a monthly basis (the last Wednesday of the month), starting at 6:00pm at the TWA Office in Floreat.
8. Elected Board Members must be a member of TWA at the time of nomination and maintain membership for the duration of their term on the Board.

HOW TO NOMINATE

All current financial members of TWA will be emailed nomination information, including the attached form which enables candidates to prepare their nomination.

Candidates for the position of Elected Board Member need to:

• Complete the Nomination Form – Elected Board Member
• Submit to Triathlon WA Interim Executive Director no later than 4:00pm AWST Wednesday 30 September 2026 along with supporting documentation

For more information, please contact the Executive Director, TWA on 08 9443 9778 or email ricky.smith@wa.triathlon.org.au

ELECTION PROCESS

The Nominations Committee will review eligible applicants and advise the Triathlon WA Board of which applicants meet the qualification, experience and skills requirements. The Board will make the final decision regarding which candidates will be selected to contest the election. An election will only be held if there are more successful candidates than vacant positions.

Successful candidates will be advised by email. To assist the membership to make an informed vote, successful applicants will be invited to provide a 60 sec (max) video briefly outlining their experience, skills and rationale for nominating for the Board.

Voting, if required, will take place as part of the proceedings at the Triathlon WA AGM.

Eleven of Western Australia’s triathlon greats were inducted as foundation members of the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame, on Saturday 25 July at the Triathlon WA Annual Awards & 40 Year Gala.

As part of Triathlon WA’s 40 year celebrations, the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame was established to honour those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon and multisport in Western Australia.

Headlining the list of inductees is three-time world champion and one of Australia’s all-time greatest triathletes Peter Robertston.

A dual Olympian who represented Australia at the 2000 and 2004 Games, Robertson or “Robbo” as he is known throughout triathlon globally, was famous for his aggressive, all-or-nothing racing style, which earned him world titles in 2001, 2003 and 2005, as well as Commonwealth Games bronze in 2006.

Joining him in the athlete category is Felicity Sheedy-Ryan, who’s career defining achievement of two ITU Duathlon World Championship titles in 2012 and 2027, forms part of a two decade long career.

With 20 podium finishes and 11 victories including winning the 2015 ITU Triathlon World Cup in Tiszaujvaros, the Australian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship in 2010 and Ironman 70.3 Busselton four times, her achievements make her one of  Western Australia’s most accomplished multisport athletes.

Sally Pilbeam is one of Australia’s most successful para-triathletes, competing at the top of the sport for more than a decade. An ITU Paratriathlon World Champion, claiming consecutive victories in Edmonton and Chicago in 2014 and 2015, among five medals in five years.

Pilbeam’s achievements also include representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and winning Oceania and Australian titles.

Inducted in the administrator’s category, David Budge has made one of the most significant and enduring contributions to the development, growth and success of triathlon in Western Australia over more than two decades.

He was the first Executive Officer of Triathlon WA, served as the Event Manager and Race Director for the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Perth and Venue Manager for Triathlon for the Sydney Olympic Games. As Managing Director of Tri Events, he developed one of the largest triathlon series in the country and was pivotal in the development of the Busselton Festival of Triathlon.

Frank Stapleton has made an extraordinary contribution to triathlon globally as a technical official. Widely regarded as Australia’s most accomplished technical official, his officiating career includes the Tokyo Olympic Games and Rio Paralympic Games, and multiple Commonwealth Games.

He served as Technical Director for the 2012 ITU World Championships in Auckland, and as Head Referee for T100 Triathlon World Tour events in Singapore, Wollongong and Dubai, overseeing competition involving many of the world’s leading professional athletes.

A true pioneer of triathlon in Western Australia, Rob Pickard has made an extraordinary contribution spanning athlete achievement, coaching excellence and sport administration.

As an administrator, he played a foundational role in establishing and growing triathlon in the state as the first elected President of Triathlon Western Australia. He also served as a Board Member and High Performance Manager for Triathlon Australia. Prior to his administration career he raced for more than 35 years winning more than 400 events including the 1987 World Age Group Championship title in Perth.

Few individuals have contributed as extensively to both the governance and participation of triathlon in Western Australia than Mark Batten. He served more than 17 years in leadership roles including as President of Triathlon Western Australia, a Board Member of Triathlon Australia and a long-time Race Director for premier long-course events for 13 years, overseeing races at Rottnest Island, Margaret River and Busselton.

He was also instrumental in bringing Ironman to Western Australia and played a leading role on the international stage as Race Director for the 1997 ITU Triathlon World Championships in Perth, following two years of work with Eventscorp to successfully secure the event for Western Australia.

Carol Hughes was one of the pioneering figures of Australian triathlon and the dominant female triathlete in Western Australia during the sport’s formative years.

As an athlete, Carol won the inaugural Australian Short Course Championship in 1987 before making her mark internationally, recording podiums and victories while competing on the highly competitive US circuit. Her standout performances included fourth place at the Chicago Triathlon, then regarded as the largest triathlon in the world.

One of the most accomplished and influential female triathletes in Western Australian history, Loretta Wesley’s greatest success came in long-course racing winning five consecutive WA State Long Course Championships.

Internationally she competed at the Commonwealth Games and ITU World Championships with a career highlight including winning the Reebok Triple M Ironman in Sydney. What distinguishes Loretta’s career is her extraordinary longevity. After stepping away from elite competition and raising a family, she returned to the sport and won both the ITU Age Group World Olympic Distance Championship and the Age Group Long Course World Championships

Simon Beaumont has made a unique and lasting contribution to triathlon in Western Australia as an athlete, media ambassador, commentator and administrator. As one of the sport’s early pioneers, Simon helped elevate the profile of triathlon during its formative years and played a significant role in introducing the sport to thousands of Western Australians.

As an athlete, Simon was among the first Western Australians to qualify for, compete in and successfully finish the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship. Beyond his own racing achievements, Simon’s greatest impact may have come through his role as the voice of triathlon in Western Australia as a regular race commentator at triathlon events for 30 years.

Katherine Ryan established herself as one of Western Australia’s most successful and consistent age-group multisport athletes, achieving World Championship success in duathlon while also compiling an outstanding record in long-course triathlon.

She claimed the World Age Group Standard Duathlon Championship in 2017 and 2025 among four medals at the event, as well as winning her division at Ironman Western Australia, Ironman 70.3 Western Australia, Ironman 70.3 Busselton and Ironman 70.3 Mandurah.

Triathlon WA Executive Director Mel Farley said, “Congratulations to the 11 foundation inductees to the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Between them they represent the best of Triathlon in Western Australia and those who have built the sport in our state from the ground up.”

“The foundation members include individuals from across the sport, including athlete legends like Peter Robertson, Felicity Sheedy-Ryan and Carol Hughes to administrators and race directors like Rob Pickard, David Budge and Mark Batten, technical official Frank Stapleton and the voice of triathlon Simon Beaumont.

“Combined, their contributions have supported Triathlon WA into the organisation it is today and help the sport go from strength to strength.”

Inaugural Triathlon WA Hall of Fame Inductees
Peter Robertson
Rob Pickard
Mark Batten
Frank Stapleton
David Budge
Simon Beaumont
Felicity Sheedy-Ryan
Carol Hughes
Loretta Wesley
Katherine Ryan
Sally Pilbeam

At Triathlon WA, we’re passionate about growing participation, supporting our clubs and communities, delivering outstanding events, and creating opportunities for more Western Australians to experience the benefits of triathlon. As we continue to evolve and build for the future, we’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team and help shape what comes next for triathlon in Western Australia.

We currently have two exciting opportunities available:

Events & Commercial Manager

Play a key role in delivering and supporting WA’s Triathlon events,  including the iconic Busselton Festival of Triathlon and Every Woman Triathlon. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing events to life, building meaningful partnerships, and creating exceptional participant experiences that leave a lasting impact on our community.

Event Management experience is essential with experience in commercial and sponsorships is desirable.

Administration & Membership Officer

Be at the heart of our organisation, supporting our members, clubs, stakeholders, and day-to-day operations. This varied role offers the opportunity to gain experience across membership services, administration, grants, reporting, communications, and organisational support – all while helping us deliver value to the remarkable triathlon community.

Administrative experience is highly regarded with this part time role providing a great work life balance.

Whether you’re looking to develop your career in sport, events, community engagement, or not-for-profit administration, these roles offer the chance to make a real difference and contribute to the future growth of triathlon in Western Australia.

If you’re passionate about sport, enjoy working with people, and are driven to help elevate triathlon’s reach and impact across WA, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications are now open. View the position descriptions and apply today.

The WA Triathlon Hall of Fame has been established to honour those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon and multisport in Western Australia.

Induction into the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame is based upon excellence, rather than simply long and loyal service to the sport. Excellence and impact can be evidenced by regular and outstanding representation at State, National or International levels, individual awards, and/or outstanding success and achievement on the state, national or international stage, or from a particularly outstanding achievement that warrants special recognition. The bar for selection is intentionally set very high.

On 25 July, 10 individuals will be inducted as foundation members of the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame, as part of the celebration of 40 years of triathlon in this state. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to the sport across a range of categories – as athlete, coach, technical official or administrator and, in some cases, across multiple categories. Only one candidate automatically qualified for selection, having already been induced into the AusTriathlon Hall of Fame.

The Triathlon WA Board is therefore thrilled to announce Peter Robertson as an inaugural member of the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame. He sat down with The West Australian journalist, Glen Quartermaine, last week for this fantastic insight into his career, retirement, and what the recognition means to him, long after his ‘proper’ retirement. Pete will be travelling up to join us on the night to accept his induction in person.

The remaining inductees will be announced on the night – who do you think they might be? Drop your guesses on who they might be below and come along on the night to see how many you got correct.

This is NOT our usual annual awards, so you won’t want to miss it. The voice of WA Triathlon, Simon Beaumont, will be our MC for the night, and his band, The Good Things, will be providing the live entertainment, with plenty of time to reminisce about how good you REALLY were! So, dust off your finery and your dancing shoes and join us for what will be an epic celebration that won’t be repeated for another 5 years.

Gala Date: Saturday 25th July 2026
Time: 6pm – late
Venue: Grand Ballroom at The Westin Perth

We are extremely proud of the Team WA Pathway Program, culture and experience, and we are excited to continue to support our young WA triathletes in the 2026-27 season.

This season we are introducing a new layer to our program, called the Team WA Academy, which is designed for our younger athletes (DOB 2013-14) and any slightly older athletes that are very new to the sport. The Academy program will provide opportunities for these athletes to learn, make friends and have lots of fun through regular skill development focussed training sessions designed to build their skills and confidence without any pressure or expectations.

This foundation layer of the program was added based to our Pathway program to align with on the Australian Sports commission Athlete Development Framework, which aims to build a more holistic athlete pathway that ensures developmentally appropriate support for every participant. Based on that, the focus for each of our groups within Team WA will be:

• Academy: Deliberate play – foundation skill development, race play, community & fun
• Squads – Deliberate practice – development of skills under pressure and fatigue. Education support and community focus with occasional performance goals
• Futures- Specialise to perform. Additional support around performance focus and preparation for next steps.

We will continue to be one team, TEAM WA, with each layer overlapping so we stay connected while ensuring athletes are getting the most suitable development opportunities in the best environment for them to enjoy them.

Registration will open for Team WA in line with our 2026-27 season starting on July 1st and first round registration will close on Tuesday 21st July. 

As part of the registration process all Team WA Athletes must confirm that they:

• Hold an AusTri Standard or Premium membership for the 2026-27 season
• Are a resident of WA
• Have access to a road bike
• Athletes must also agree to, and sign, the relevant Athlete Agreement which will also be shared and linked on our website on July 1st.

There is a levy of $170 (plus GST) to be involved in Team WA and this payment will be required as part of the registration process. The levy helps cover the cost of running the program and the cost has remained unchanged from last season thanks to the generous support of the Triathlon WA board. There is also a regional subsidy available for any athletes outside the Perth metropolitan area.

If the levy is a barrier for participation for any athletes or families, or if you have any questions about the program, please reach out to our Athlete and Coach Development Manager, Janine Kaye, Janine.kaye@wa.triathlon.org.au

The link for the second round of applications will be shared closer to that date and will also be active on the Junior Development page of our website.

More Information About the Futures Squad and Target Talent Program (TTP)

These programs offer additional support for Team WA athletes born in the years 2004 – 2011 that are keen to progress to the high performance pathway.

• Futures is a state program designed to support athletes who have demonstrated potential through meeting the required performance standards.
• TTP is an AusTri program supported by the states designed to provide athletes who have demonstrated talent through meeting the required performance standards.

This year any Team WA Squad athletes interested in selection (for Futures, TTP or possible categorisation with AusTri) will have the opportunity to attend a state delivered AusTri certified testing session on October 11th, 2026, to complete the benchmark testing protocols of an 800m swim and 5000m track run to lodge times. Athletes who achieve the required benchmark times for Futures or TTP at that session will receive automatic selection into the program.