The Gold Coast SUNS AFL Women’s (AFLW) program is looking for a physiotherapist to join the team on casual basis. The role will ensure that best practice physiotherapy and rehabilitation services are delivered to the playing group. This casual role will consist of changing hours per week, dependent on the phase of the season.

The Opportunity

• Provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to players.
• Deliver preventative and reactive programs i.e., rehabilitation, injury prevention, player screenings etc.
• Maintain up to date records of player medical management in conjunction with doctors and other allied health staff.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., players, medical services team, Club doctor, coaches, medical contractors, other football department staff)
• Communicate player injury conditions (including diagnosis, expected prognosis and recommendations) to key stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide coverage across treatment, training and games.

Time Commitment

The AFLW Program consists of different phases across the year. Time commitment varies depending on requirements each week. Hours will range from 3 to 10 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong personal brand which personifies the GC SUNS values
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a high-pressure elite sporting environment
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Proven experience achieving outcomes through direct medical management of athletes.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be discreet and work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability and desire to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• The ability to receive and respond to feedback.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a 24/7 environment.