Work within an elite professional sporting environment and play a vital role in maximising player availability, delivering high-performance medical care, and facilitating athlete development across our NRL and NSW Cup programs.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist as our NRL Assistant & NSW Cup Lead Physiotherapist to join our football's Performance & Medical Team.
You will report to the Head of Medical with the following responsibilities:
Serve as the Lead Physiotherapist for the NSW Cup program
Support the NRL medical team in delivering physiotherapy services to NRL players
Assess, diagnose and manage player injuries
Develop and oversee rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
Provide medical coverage for NSW Cup training sessions and match days
Support injury prevention, athlete monitoring and recovery initiatives
Conduct objective testing and readiness assessments
Collaborate with coaches, strength & conditioning staff, sports scientists and medical personnel
Maintain accurate medical records and injury reporting processes
Coordinate player medical handovers across Pathways, NSW Cup and NRL programs
To be Successful in this role, you will be required to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Current AHPRA Registration
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Working With Children Check
Full Australian Driver's Licence
Working rights in Australia
We would love you to have:
Sports Physiotherapy qualifications
Sports Trainer Level 2 (or equivalent)
And bring the following skills and experience:
Experience working within professional sport or high-performance environments, preferably rugby league
Demonstrated experience managing rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
Experience providing match-day medical coverage
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary high-performance team
High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Why Join the Dragons?
As one of rugby league's most iconic clubs, the St George Illawarra Dragons are committed to excellence both on and off the field. This role offers the opportunity to:
Work with elite athletes in a professional sporting environment
Be part of an experienced Performance & Medical team
Contribute directly to player performance and development
Play a key role in supporting athlete progression from NSW Cup to NRL
Join an organisation with a proud history and exciting future
Employment Conditions
Part-time position (20 hours per week)
Flexibility required, including attendance at training sessions, match days, weekends and club events
Interstate and international travel may be required
Compliance with NRL and Club policies, including the NRL Code of Conduct
