- Uniform allowance, access to gyms and corporate discount codes
- Work within a high performance culture
- On the job learning and development opportunities.
Join the NSW Institute of Sport - where world-class performance and Olympic dreams come to life at Sydney Olympic Park.
About the role
This senior role is responsible for delivering and leading high quality physiotherapy services within NSWIS sport programs. You will plan and deliver proactive, evidence-based clinical services, working within multidisciplinary performance teams to optimise athlete health and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading injury management and return to performance planning
- Delivering risk reduction and athlete availability strategies
- Contributing to data-informed clinical decision making
You will work within a program with varying physical and technical, acrobatic demands, including athletes operating in high load and complex movement environments.
This is a full time position, attracting a salary range of $132,915 - $138,234 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.
Working with Children Check required.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You are an experienced sports physiotherapist with a track record in high performance environments.
You deliver consistent, high quality clinical care and influence athlete, coach and team behaviours to achieve outcomes.
You:
- Communicate clearly and work effectively within performance teams
- Apply evidence and data to inform decisions
- Manage complex injuries and return to performance
- Maintain high professional standards and accountability
You will have
- 8+ years’ physiotherapy experience, including high performance sport
- Experience in technically demanding, high-skill sport environments
- Proven ability to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and return to performance outcomes
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision making skills
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Master’s or APA titling (Sports & Exercise or Musculoskeletal)
- AHPRA registration
- First Aid and CPR
- Valid Driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.
Working at NSWIS
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best in line with the National 2032+ Win Well High Performance Strategy. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches.
Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.
