ABOUT THE ROLE

The Rehabilitation Physiotherapist is responsible for optimising rehabilitation planning and delivery to ensure the shortest possible return to play and maximise players' on-field performance.

Reporting to the Head Physiotherapist, this role will:

• Design an overview for each injured player that includes clear progression criteria through phases of rehab
• Work collaboratively with Rehabilitation Coach to plan and deliver exceptional programs for injured players as guided by the medical team
• Collaborate with the psychologist, dietitian, line coach and welfare team regarding the management of rehab players to ensure a wholistic approach
• Monitoring players’ progress against the recovery plan
• Ensure athletes adhere to management plans to maximise their performance on return from injury 
• Use and analysis of testing technology such as dynamometry and force plates
• Thorough rehabilitation planning, ensuring use of evidence-based management strategies, high-level player communication and clear objective criteria to guide progressions
• Provide high level communication to high performance department regarding rehab players plans, progress and status

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a calm and measured physiotherapist who can drive high standards and is committed to excellence through goal-setting and collaboration.

The successful candidate will also have:

• A bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy
• A master's degree in Sports Physiotherapy
• 5+ years of professional experience working within an elite or sports environment
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the rehabilitation management of athletes
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to promptly understand and comply with policies, frameworks and strategic directions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective clinical documentation, records and data
• Strong understanding of the AFL/sports industry

Our ideal candidate can work a wide array of hours with a varying schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of the football industry. Interstate travel is required.

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a dedicated return to work support program
• Recently renovated physio and medical consultation space
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program  
• A dedicated resource focused on staff health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners

WHY JOIN US?

North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us five premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.