About us
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
About the role
We are seeking a part time (0.6FTE) Sports Physiotherapist to join our esteemed and growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering world-class physiotherapy services to high-performance athletes across multiple sports programs at NSWIS.
This role assists to enhance athlete wellbeing, performance and rehabilitation by integrating best-practice physiotherapy, injury prevention and recovery strategies. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary performance support team, the successful candidate will help deliver tailored support that maximises athlete performance, availability, and resilience - contributing to NSWIS’s mission to prepare athletes to represent Australia on the world stage.
This is a part-time (0.6FTE) role, the full-time equivalent (FTE) annual salary starts at $120,441 plus superannuation, which will be paid pro-rata for hours worked. The contract period extends to 31 December 2028, in line with the Olympic cycle.
This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You will have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of high performance sports environments, training loads and athlete health management in sport.
- Expertise in sports physiotherapy diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation specific to athletes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement proactive clinical service delivery models that optimise athlete health and performance.
- Strong knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-play strategies.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary high-performance environment, collaborating with coaches and support teams.
- Experience and understanding of emerging research, technologies, and best practices in sport physiotherapy.
- Experience and knowledge of high-performance sport across multiple sports and pathways.
- 5+ years’ experience in the provision and application of physiotherapy services.
- Experience working within inclusive sport programs in both injury rehabilitation and prevention.
Essential Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
- Master’s or titling as a Sport and Exercise or Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit nswis.com.au.
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.
