About Us

At Netball WA, our purpose is to create a world of possibility for WA through netball. From community netball programs and pathways to elite competition through West Coast Fever, we're passionate about making a positive impact across WA. Our organisation also includes Glass Jar Australia (GJA) and its impactful Shooting Stars program, which empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women through education, sport and wellbeing.

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to support the health, performance and rehabilitation of our West Coast Fever athletes. Reporting to the Head of Performance, this part-time, fixed-term role offers a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) within a high-performance sporting environment. You’ll play a key role in guiding athletes through rehabilitation and their return to running, training and competition, working closely with the WCF Doctor and High-Performance Team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the WCF High-Performance Team to develop an individual athletic physical preparation plan
• Provide physiotherapy services at WCF training sessions, matches and other approved team activities including interstate or regional travel for pre-season competitions and away matches
• Lead individualized rehabilitation and evidence-informed return-to-running, training and competition programs
• Clearly communicate athlete restrictions, progress and readiness, aligning rehabilitation with strength and conditioning and broader performance plans
• Build strong working relationships and trust with the female playing group and WCF High-Performance Team
• Record and maintain complete individual athlete treatment and injury management records incorporating reports/information from all medical service providers and third-party practitioners for WCF athletes
• Working in collaboration with the WCF Doctor, ensure compliance with the NWA, Netball Australia, WAIS, International Netball Federation and ASC Anti-Doping Policies and the World Anti-Doping Code and advocating best practice regarding the use of supplement programs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy (Essential)
• Current AHPRA registration (Essential)
• Current ‘C’ class WA drivers licence (Essential)
• 3+ years’ experience working with high performing/elite level athletes, preferably within a team sport environment (Essential)
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, and travel intrastate/interstate as required (Essential)
• Strong clinical reasoning and objective examination skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement experience
• Demonstrated alignment with NWA values and a commitment to service excellence

Why join Netball WA?

At Netball WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive work environment where you can grow, contribute and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A high-performance culture where you will lead and be led as well as challenge and be challenged
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth
• Flexible work practices to enable you to live your best life
• Mobile phone allowance
• Employer-funded paid top-up Parental Leave
• Free on-site parking at the Gold Netball Centre
• Tickets to West Coast Fever home games
• Fantastic Sporting Brand Discounts
• Access to onsite gym
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs