The QAS has two exciting Physiotherapy roles now available in Para sports:
Full-time role (5 days per week) working as part of the new Para sport Unit initiative. This role will suit a Physiotherapist with a strong interest in para sport. Based in Brisbane (and SE Qld) this role requires the provision of Physiotherapy to both categorized and non-categorized para-athletes across a broad range of para sports. Work will be primarily conducted from both QSAC Nathan and Chandler facilities. You will also be responsible for contribution to the development of strategies to support exceptional High-Performance outcomes for Para sport athletes.
Part-time role (4 days per week) providing Physiotherapy support to Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Para-Archery programs. This role will suit a Physiotherapist with a strong interest in para sport. Based in Brisbane (and SE Qld), this role requires the provision of Physiotherapy to categorized para-athletes, including podium and developing and emerging athletes. Work will be primarily conducted from both QSAC Nathan and Chandler facilities. You will be responsible for provision of support to drive exceptional High-Performance outcomes for Para sport athletes in these programs. Travel in the role to support events both Nationally and Internationally may be possible.
As a Physiotherapist working in Para sports you will be required to:
Explain to the athlete/s (and coaches) your role and the physiotherapy support available to them, at either a Sport induction or upon an athlete’s entry into a program.
Conduct initial health screening using an agreed screening tool within one month of the athlete commencing in a QAS supported program, in collaboration with other performance support team members eg S&C practitioners
Oversee screening follow-up and periodic health evaluations as required.
Upload accurate and timely consultation details into the QAS/NSO Athlete Management System (AMS) within 48 hours of consulting with an athlete.
Contribute relevant information into Athlete plans to reflect Athlete’s performance and health goals.
In the event of an athlete’s injury, arrange an appointment within a reasonable and appropriate timeframe (generally within 48 hours) to consult with and treat that athlete at the sport training venue, or onsite at QAS, or at an agreed alternate location.
If additional treatment outside of designated number of days is required, the Supplier is requested to be available to consult with and treat injured QAS athletes at an agreed location, and within a reasonable time frame. Prior approval from QAS is required to establish whether this will be at the athlete or QAS expense. Uploading notes from such consultations is required into the AMS as described in item 3.1(4) above.
Prioritise regular attendance at performance support meetings as agreed with the relevant Coaches and provide guidance on athlete health status and contribute to proactive measures that improve athlete performance.
Develop professional and effective working relationships with athletes, coaches and other QAS and National support staff. Provide timely handovers to medical and health staff when indicated.
Meet regularly with the QAS Physiotherapy Technical Lead (and relevant NSO equivalent) to review complex cases, discuss system improvements and review individual performance and objective plans (iPOPs).
Minimum Qualifications
Respondents must have ALL of the following:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent; and
Current full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist
Minimum Experience
Respondents must have ALL of the following:
Respondents must have a minimum of 5 years working as a Physiotherapist; and
Respondents must have some relevant experience working with Para athlete populations
Don't miss out on these opportunities - check out the mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria (attached) to ensure you’re eligible.
