QAS and LSKD team up to support the careers of Queensland’s elite athletes

LSKD will provide QAS-supported athletes with flexible employment opportunities that fit around their training and competition schedules as part of QAS Dream Twice, a program which pairs elite athletes with Queensland businesses to offer flexible, paid employment opportunities that support their sporting careers.

Jessica Walker, Director of Performance Partnerships at QAS, said the partnership would bring another brand into the Dream Twice program that was strongly aligned with the values of the QAS, supporting the development of elite athletes.

"We’re thrilled to partner with LSKD for Dream Twice. This collaboration not only provides exciting opportunities for athletes to grow personally and professionally but also reflects our shared commitment, to empower athletes to pursue their dreams and prepare them for success, both on and off the field."

"At the QAS, we believe in starting with the athlete, a value deeply ingrained in LSKD's employment brand," Walker continued.

"LSKD's dynamic, entrepreneurial and driven team ethos resonates with our vision of inspiring extraordinary sporting success. The team at LSKD currently employs athletes as part of its team and is aware of the benefits they can bring to a business and how flexible working can support them achieving their sporting goals.”

QAS supported athletes will have the chance to gain experience across various roles within LSKD, from retail positions to ecommerce operations, preparing them for life beyond their sporting careers.

Samantha Milburn, Head of People and Culture at LSKD, expressed enthusiasm about joining the Dream Twice program, citing the strong alignment between the two brands and LSKD's commitment to its mission of inspiring people to be 1% better every day.

"At LSKD, we recognise the transformative power of sports and the invaluable contribution athletes make to our business. Teaming up with QAS to offer adaptable employment options highlights our commitment to nurturing athletes both on and off the field, enabling them to pursue their passions while building rewarding careers. We're excited to explore this program and provide flexibility to athletes as just the start on how we can partner with athletes and provide meaningful careers. Beyond this, we look for people that are the ideal team players who are energised by our mission to inspire our community to be 1% Better Everyday; and athlete's, no matter their sport, are truly the definition of this."

For more information about the Dream Twice Athlete Employment Program and to express your interest in the upcoming Dream Twice Showcase, complete the Expression of Interest form on the QAS website: https://www.qasport.qld.gov.au/inside-qas/initiatives/dream-twice-athlete-employment-program .