About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Employee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a support work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:
- 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
- Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
- Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
About the role:
This position is responsible for the integration and implementation of the physiotherapy service within the sport programs and a defined group of individual athlete scholars. This will focus on the three main areas of performance optimisation, injury prevention and injury management. Please note this position is a full time 6 month leave cover contract.
Job responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Provide world class, integrated, proactive physiotherapy services to VIS athletes, in keeping with the Australian Institute of Sport ‘Sports Science Sports Medicine best practice guidelines’, achieving high levels of engagement from athletes, coaches and the performance support team.
- Utilise the expertise of other members of the support team, including Medical, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Science, Dietitian, Performance Psychologist, Performance Lifestyle (AW&E) and Soft Tissue Therapy, in an efficient manner and with a strong focus on proactive, integrated athlete care.
- Maintain accurate treatment records via AMS, as per the AIS Data Dictionary (version 2.1), “The definition and use of the injury record within the Athlete Management System” with regular reviewing of records for epidemiological and statistical accuracy.
- Review injury trends and data, utilising AMS and other sources, to proactively identify opportunities for collaborative intervention to minimise injury and maximise athlete performance – including review of outcomes and capacity for athlete availability reporting, and engagement with relevant NSO Medical teams to best align with, and support, their respective reporting and strategy.
- Maintain consistent communication with coaches and support staff regarding athletes’ physical capacity for training and competition. This will include formulation and documentation of athlete return to play plans and integrated rehabilitation programs.
- Participate in ongoing personal and professional development, both within the VIS and via external sources (inclusive of the relevant NSO physio network), seeking continuous improvement in the outcomes of the VIS Physiotherapy service, through critical evaluation, resulting in improved results year on year.
- Continuously create opportunities to positively represent the VIS Physiotherapy department and the VIS organisation; and behave, act, and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, sound ethics and professionalism.
- Comply with relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety regulations
Required qualifications/ experience
- Bachelor or Master of Physiotherapy tertiary qualification
- Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current first-aid certification
- Current Working with Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Current Safeguarding Children certification
Desirable qualifications/ experience:
- At least 5+ years working in a high performance sport environment
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of injury epidemiology and management in elite sport
- Demonstrates a strong grasp of injury prevention strategies, including the use of load monitoring tools
- Proven experience of working in an integrated, interdisciplinary team environment
- Proven experience using the Athlete Management System platform
- Demonstrated record of providing leadership and management to achieve high personal and team performance and meet organisational objectives
The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. Guided by our motto 'Success in Sport & Life’, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
