Join the NSW Institute of Sport – where world-class performance and Olympic dreams come to life at Sydney Olympic Park.
About the role
This casual role supports the delivery of physiotherapy services across NSWIS sport programs.
You will work alongside our Performance Health team to provide clinical support in daily training environments, competitions and periods of high demand (e.g. camps, travel, leave coverage).
The role offers exposure to high performance sport in a flexible capacity, with opportunities to contribute to:
- Injury management and rehabilitation
- Athlete screening and monitoring
- Competition and camp coverage
- Support of multidisciplinary performance teams
This role is suited to experienced practitioners seeking flexible engagement, as well as physiotherapists looking to build experience in high performance sport environments.
Employment is on a casual, as needed basis.
This is 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 are a capable and adaptable physiotherapist who can contribute effectively within a team environment. You bring a practical approach to clinical care and are comfortable working in dynamic settings.
You:
- Deliver safe and effective physiotherapy services
- Communicate clearly with athletes and staff
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Are reliable and professional in your approach
You will have
- Experience in physiotherapy practice (sports experience desirable)
- Exposure to high performance sport environments
- Ability to manage straightforward injury presentations and support rehabilitation plans
- Willingness to learn and contribute within a team setting
- Strong communication and organisation skills
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Master’s or APA titling (Sports & Exercise or Musculoskeletal)
- AHPRA registration
- First Aid and CPR
- Driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.
Working at NSWIS
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports exceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities. 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 leading daily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting system partners to deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy – Win Well. We are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that is athlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.
We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.
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.
