- Based at Ninja Stadium located in Bellerive, Tasmania
Cricket Tasmania is the governing body for cricket in Tasmania and promotes and develops the game of cricket throughout the State. Our purpose is to inspire, engage and entertain our communities on and beyond the field of play.
At Cricket Tasmania we strive to be a leader in sport and entertainment, delivering memorable experiences for all communities, and recognise our people are critical in achieving this vision. You will be joining a smart and energetic team who genuinely enjoy the work that we do and the positive impact it has in the community.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the health, wellbeing and performance of Tasmania's elite cricketers. As our Senior Physiotherapist, you'll provide elite physiotherapy support to our Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup programs, working closely with players, coaches and our broader Performance Services team.
During the Big Bash campaigns, you will take the lead on rehabilitation across our male and female programs, managing injuries and driving best-practice return-to-play strategies to help players get back on the field and performing at their best.
Beyond delivering exceptional athlete care, you will also lead and develop our Physiotherapy team, helping create consistent standards and a collaborative approach across our elite programs. From injury prevention and rehabilitation through to match-day support and return-to-play planning, you'll have a real impact on keeping our athletes healthy, available and ready to perform.
About you
You're an experienced sports physiotherapist who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys bringing the best out of both athletes and people. You combine strong clinical expertise with sound judgement, great communication skills and a genuine passion for developing others.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- A degree in Physiotherapy, with postgraduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy.
- Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
- Minimum of 7 years experience working with elite athletes or sporting teams in a full-time capacity.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
- Strong experience across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches, medical professionals and other performance specialists.
- A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the energy and resilience to thrive in the fast-moving world of elite sport.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification and an advanced emergency on-field management qualification.
- A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People, or willingness to obtain one
What's in it for you?
- Be part of an encouraging and successful sporting organisation
- Build your skills in a high-performing and professional environment
- Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace
- Enjoy the excitement of professional sport and the opportunity to give back to the community
You will also have access to employee benefits including a flexible working environment, learning and development opportunities, access to a national network through the Australian Cricket family, and world-class facilities in a stunning location.
