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The
Bench

Finding careers for athletes - because talent deserves opportunity

Our Vision

We help athletes land the right jobs — and set your business up to win. Hiring an elite athlete isn’t a risk, it’s your competitive advantage.

Wired to Perform

Elite athletes embody relentless drive, focus and discipline. They’ve spent years pushing boundaries and performing under pressure — the same traits that drive results in your company.

Wired to Perform

Elite athletes embody relentless drive, focus and discipline. They’ve spent years pushing boundaries and performing under pressure — the same traits that drive results in your company.

Wired to Perform

Elite athletes embody relentless drive, focus and discipline. They’ve spent years pushing boundaries and performing under pressure — the same traits that drive results in your company.

Fast to Learn, Fast to Deliver

Athletes don’t just have skills — they have stories. They’ve failed, adapted, and come back stronger. That mindset forged through real-world experience can unlock new heights in your team.

Fast to Learn, Fast to Deliver

Athletes don’t just have skills — they have stories. They’ve failed, adapted, and come back stronger. That mindset forged through real-world experience can unlock new heights in your team.

Fast to Learn, Fast to Deliver

Athletes don’t just have skills — they have stories. They’ve failed, adapted, and come back stronger. That mindset forged through real-world experience can unlock new heights in your team.

Team Players...

Athletes know how to lead and follow. They understand roles, communicate effectively, and show up for others — making them natural collaborators in fast-paced environments.

Team Players...

Athletes know how to lead and follow. They understand roles, communicate effectively, and show up for others — making them natural collaborators in fast-paced environments.

Team Players...

Athletes know how to lead and follow. They understand roles, communicate effectively, and show up for others — making them natural collaborators in fast-paced environments.

... And Individual Results

They know that performing at their best is what helps the team thrive. By balancing individual excellence with collective goals, they drive stronger outcomes for everyone.

... And Individual Results

They know that performing at their best is what helps the team thrive. By balancing individual excellence with collective goals, they drive stronger outcomes for everyone.

... And Individual Results

They know that performing at their best is what helps the team thrive. By balancing individual excellence with collective goals, they drive stronger outcomes for everyone.

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How it Works

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We connect talent with opportunity

We know that placing elite athletes into meaningful careers isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about understanding the full picture. Balancing dual careers and unlocking untapped potential comes with unique challenges, and both athletes and employers need clarity on what success looks like.

That’s why we go beyond job titles and CVs - we create partnerships built to last.

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Book a 30min Chat

Whether you're an athlete ready for your next chapter or a company seeking high-performance talent, we take the time to get to know your specific needs, goals, and challenges.

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Book a 30min Chat

Whether you're an athlete ready for your next chapter or a company seeking high-performance talent, we take the time to get to know your specific needs, goals, and challenges.

01

Book a 30min Chat

Whether you're an athlete ready for your next chapter or a company seeking high-performance talent, we take the time to get to know your specific needs, goals, and challenges.

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Find Your Match

We connect athletes with businesses where their mindset and skills will truly shine. Every placement is intentional and designed to deliver value from day one.

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Find Your Match

We connect athletes with businesses where their mindset and skills will truly shine. Every placement is intentional and designed to deliver value from day one.

02

Find Your Match

We connect athletes with businesses where their mindset and skills will truly shine. Every placement is intentional and designed to deliver value from day one.

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Get Ongoing Support

We provide tailored mentoring, upskilling, and monthly check-ins to help athletes and employers stay aligned, overcome challenges, and maximise growth.

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Get Ongoing Support

We provide tailored mentoring, upskilling, and monthly check-ins to help athletes and employers stay aligned, overcome challenges, and maximise growth.

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Get Ongoing Support

We provide tailored mentoring, upskilling, and monthly check-ins to help athletes and employers stay aligned, overcome challenges, and maximise growth.

Stats & Facts

Competing at the highest level shouldn’t cost you your career. At The Bench, we place athletes in roles where they don’t just fit — they thrive. Because when the right match is made, both the athlete and the business win

90%

Financial Diffculty

More than 50% of Olympic Athletes face signficant financial difficulties to support their pursuit.

Source: ESPN

90%

Financial Diffculty

More than 50% of Olympic Athletes face signficant financial difficulties to support their pursuit.

Source: ESPN

90%

Financial Diffculty

More than 50% of Olympic Athletes face signficant financial difficulties to support their pursuit.

Source: ESPN

90%

Financial Diffculty

More than 50% of Olympic Athletes face signficant financial difficulties to support their pursuit.

Source: ESPN

100%

Employed at Retirement

Only 37% of elite athletes are employed at time of retirement leading to significant mental and financial stress.

Source: Retirement from Elite Sport. Psychiatry and Behavorial Health.

100%

Employed at Retirement

Only 37% of elite athletes are employed at time of retirement leading to significant mental and financial stress.

Source: Retirement from Elite Sport. Psychiatry and Behavorial Health.

100%

Employed at Retirement

Only 37% of elite athletes are employed at time of retirement leading to significant mental and financial stress.

Source: Retirement from Elite Sport. Psychiatry and Behavorial Health.

100%

Employed at Retirement

Only 37% of elite athletes are employed at time of retirement leading to significant mental and financial stress.

Source: Retirement from Elite Sport. Psychiatry and Behavorial Health.

Are below the poverty line

46% of Australia's elite athletes over the age of 18 earn less than $23,000 annually, placing them below the poverty line.

Source: Australian Sports Foundation

Are below the poverty line

46% of Australia's elite athletes over the age of 18 earn less than $23,000 annually, placing them below the poverty line.

Source: Australian Sports Foundation

Are below the poverty line

46% of Australia's elite athletes over the age of 18 earn less than $23,000 annually, placing them below the poverty line.

Source: Australian Sports Foundation

Are below the poverty line

46% of Australia's elite athletes over the age of 18 earn less than $23,000 annually, placing them below the poverty line.

Source: Australian Sports Foundation

More Engaged

Elite athletes are 35% more likely to be engaged at work compared to their peers.

Source: Gallup-Purdue Index

More Engaged

Elite athletes are 35% more likely to be engaged at work compared to their peers.

Source: Gallup-Purdue Index

More Engaged

Elite athletes are 35% more likely to be engaged at work compared to their peers.

Source: Gallup-Purdue Index

More Engaged

Elite athletes are 35% more likely to be engaged at work compared to their peers.

Source: Gallup-Purdue Index

100x

Likely to become Managers/Executives

Ernst & Young found that elite athletes were far more likely to grow into management positions.

Source: Ernst & Young + espnW Study

100x

Likely to become Managers/Executives

Ernst & Young found that elite athletes were far more likely to grow into management positions.

Source: Ernst & Young + espnW Study

100x

Likely to become Managers/Executives

Ernst & Young found that elite athletes were far more likely to grow into management positions.

Source: Ernst & Young + espnW Study

100x

Likely to become Managers/Executives

Ernst & Young found that elite athletes were far more likely to grow into management positions.

Source: Ernst & Young + espnW Study

27%

Higher Emotional Intelligence

Athletes were observed to have greater levels of emotional intelligence compared to peers.

Source: Mendelson & Rosenberg, 2014

27%

Higher Emotional Intelligence

Athletes were observed to have greater levels of emotional intelligence compared to peers.

Source: Mendelson & Rosenberg, 2014

27%

Higher Emotional Intelligence

Athletes were observed to have greater levels of emotional intelligence compared to peers.

Source: Mendelson & Rosenberg, 2014

27%

Higher Emotional Intelligence

Athletes were observed to have greater levels of emotional intelligence compared to peers.

Source: Mendelson & Rosenberg, 2014

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At The Bench, we don’t just fire off CVs and cross our fingers. We get to know you — your goals, your story, your next big move — so we can match you with opportunities that truly fit. Ready to find your perfect role? Let’s make it happen. 👇

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How do we measure success?

What fields do you operate in?

How do you access elite athletic talent?

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How do monthly check-ins benefit the relationship between athletes and employers?

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Authored by founder Andrew Charter, each post reveals personal lessons and challenges from his journey as an elite athlete, drawing powerful parallels to the workplace. We also feature exclusive insights from industry experts, delivering unique perspectives designed to inspire and empower both your career and business growth.

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