The Brisbane Lions are seeking to appoint a Physiotherapist to join our High-Performance Team. The role will be based at our world class elite sport performance facility, Brighton Homes Arena, and will have interstate travel requirements throughout the AFL season.
This is a full-time 2-year contract role reporting to our Head Physiotherapist and will be responsible for ensuring our players in our AFL program are kept in optional physical condition, while driving best practice programs that assist in maintaining the elite standards of our team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage and provide daily assessments to ensure early diagnosis and injury-prevention
- Provide treatment and rehabilitation plans ensuring the overall health of the team
- Facilitate the return to full performance of players post injury or illness in conjunction with the extended High-Performance team
- Assist with on-field injury management and coordinate any required emergency response procedures
- Provide regular updates to the High-Performance Manager, Head Physiotherapist and Club Doctor
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Post graduate qualifications in sport physiotherapy highly regarded
- Current APHPRA registration
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Previous experience in AFL or elite sporting environment – preferably in contact sports
- Previous experience working with athlete management systems desirable
- Demonstrated musculoskeletal assessment, therapy and rehabilitation skills
- Strong communication skills - written, verbal and listening
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Demonstrated understanding of medical privacy and confidentiality
Due to the nature of our business, the ideal candidate must be available to work odd hours, including weekends, in addition to travel requirements.
What We Offer:
- 2 x season memberships each season
- Discounts on Lions merchandise
- Access to on-site gym and discounts at our on-site cafe, Roar Espresso
- Free on-site parking at Brighton Homes Arena
- Discounts with partners including New Balance and TotalFusion Lions Gym
- Regular employee wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
- Work within a values-driven organisation for the back-to-back premiers!
The Brisbane Lions Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.
We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It is essential that anyone involved with the Brisbane Lions Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment
