About the Organisation
Established in 1935, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs boast a proud history of on-field and off-field success, influencing competing brands in the Australian sporting landscape and unifying people and communities through the values we represent and stand for.
Built on foundations of hard work, perseverance, and resilience, this organisation never backs down from a challenge. We chase excellence in the pursuit of success. With eight premierships to our name, we are hungry for more.
We are the crown jewel of South Western Sydney, breaking down social barriers and bringing together people of diverse cultural backgrounds. We are a pillar of the Canterbury-Bankstown area and strive to be a cornerstone and institution our community can lean on.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Physiotherapist to join our Pathways program in a rehabilitation-focused capacity. Reporting to the Head of Medical - Pathways, you will provide comprehensive physiotherapy services to our pathway players, working closely with our Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning, coaching, and performance staff to ensure optimal player health, recovery, and return-to-play outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Bulldogs talent in a professional and supportive high-performance environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to pathway players
- Collaborate with Rehabilitation S&C in the management of injuries and rehabilitation programs
- Work with coaching and performance staff to ensure optimal player health and performance including return-to-play
- Develop and implement injury prevention programs
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of player injuries, treatments, and reporting
- Assist with match-day medical support and physiotherapy services
- Support training and day-to-day tasks as required
Work Hours:
Pre-Season: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons
In-Season: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons and Saturday (depending on match schedule)
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy
- Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance
- First Aid Certificate and current Provide/Perform CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Experience working in sport
- Commitment to all training sessions and games including pre-season fixtures
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel when required
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work within a professional NRL club environment
- Exposure to high-performance sports medicine and rehabilitation practices
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
