ABOUT THE CLUB
As the pioneers of the AFL, The Melbourne Football Club holds a special place in history. Our legacy dates back 165 years, when we wrote the rules of the game. We became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carry the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit.
At Melbourne, we’re proud. Proud of our rich history, proud of our values, with Trust, Respect, Unity, and Excellence at our core. Proud of our people, who live these values each and every day. Proud of our passion, our colours and our spiritual home. We’re proud to belong.
Casey Demons Football Club is an aligned Club with the Melbourne Football Club and seen as an integral part of player development of MFC players and a great environment for the development of VFL listed players.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The club is seeking to appoint a VFL Club Doctor to join our VFL Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the medical team with an oversight of our VFL program.
You will be responsible for ensuring all players selected to play for the Casey Demons Football Club are medically fit to train and compete, with duties including medical support at training sessions, game days, and supporting the wider football programs.
This is a part-time, maximum term contract, commencing in November 2025.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting directly to the AFL Head Doctor, the key areas of responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing VFL medical program and providing sports and general medicine support as required
- Perform details assessments and acute injury management
- Weekly player management to ensure optimal performance
- Communication with key stakeholders within the VFL football department regarding player status
- Attendance at one training per week in preseason and in season
- Attendance at all VFL games (unless a replacement/fill in doctor is pre-arranged)
- Ensure all medical records and player encounters are entered into MFC Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Liaison with the AFLW doctor post games regarding AFLW listed player injuries and issues
- Attendance at VFL high performance, medical and welfare meeting as required
- Managing concussions in line with AFL return to play management guidelines
- Performing preseason concussion screening for all VFL main squad players
- Utilising the SCORE app for input of concussion screening for AFLW listed players
- Attending MFC concussion education as required and providing an end of season audit of all VFL concussions sustained
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are a dedicated and a skilled AHPRA-registered medical professional, with experience supporting elite athletes. You understand the medical demands of high-performance sport and are ready to lead a high-quality medical program that prioritises athlete, health, safety and performance.
You are a collaborative leader, capable in working within multidisciplinary environments and can communicate, build trust, and form strong relationships with players, coaches, and staff.
You are available to work on match days and attend training sessions once per week in preseason and during the season.
PERKS & BENEFITS
This position presents the opportunity to work in our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields.
We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our people thrive within a club that is committed to a standard of excellence and supported by a culture of wellbeing and balance.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People
Melbourne Football Club is committed to and takes seriously its responsibility to provide an environment for children and young people that is caring, nurturing and safe. We expect representatives of the Club, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people, and support such an environment.
This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.
