Are you a qualified physiotherapist ready to elevate human performance in one of Australia’s most high performance operational environments?

Headquarters Air Command (HQAC) is seeking a dynamic professional to join the A9 Human Performance & Safety (HPS) team. This is not your average clinical role – you will be providing services within the Air Force’s Human Performance Optimisation (HPO) work stream, delivering proactive, evidence-based programs to keep our personnel available and mission-ready.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver targeted physiotherapy and physical training interventions to reduce injury risk and enhance availability
• Apply performance monitoring, load management, and functional screening in a high-stakes settings to support the sustainment of operational readiness and capability
• Collaborate with Physical Preparation Coaches, Physical Training Instructors, Medical Officers and other Defence Health staff to ensure an integrated, evidence-based approach to workforce care and the sustainment of operational readiness and capability.
• Travel to operational bases and remote field sites to deliver services where they are needed most
• Contribute to injury prevention strategy, data reporting, and inter-agency communication

What You Will Bring

• Physiotherapy degree (or Exercise/Sport Science + postgrad Physio)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in occupational or sports performance environments
• AHPRA registration and Federal Police Check
• Bonus points for APA titling as a sports, musculoskeletal, pain or occupational health physiotherapist

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise in a mission-critical setting, shaping the physical readiness of Australia’s Air Force personnel. You will be part of a forward-thinking MDT that values innovation, collaboration, and impact - with scope to influence national capability through human performance.