Athlete Health & Performance Lead

NSW Institute of Sport; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) seeks a Head of Performance Health to lead integrated health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive. You will shape strategy, systems and culture, and lead a team of practitioners and external providers to deliver athlete-centered care.

Role focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, stakeholder engagement and service innovation to impact outcomes beyond podium success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading physiotherapy and health services in high-performance settings.
• Experience integrating clinical excellence, innovation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to balance athlete wellbeing with performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and delivery of health services for athletes.
• Manage a team of practitioners and external providers.
• Drive strategy, systems and culture for athlete health and performance.
• Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer and Performance Support leaders.

Skills

Physiotherapy leadership

Collaborative leadership

Evidence-based practice

Stakeholder engagement

Athlete-centered care

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

Specialist or Titled Physiotherapist status

Current AHPRA registration

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Job description

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) seeks a Head of Performance Health to lead integrated health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive. You will shape strategy, systems and culture, and lead a team of practitioners and external providers to deliver athlete-centered care.

Role focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, stakeholder engagement and service innovation to impact outcomes beyond podium success.