Casual Physiotherapist for Developing AFL Talent

Tasmania Football Club; Launceston; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tasmania Football Club is building Tasmania's AFL and AFLW programs. We are seeking a casual Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality clinical, rehabilitation and athlete-care support to our developing players within an integrated High Performance environment.

You will provide injury assessment, treatment, screening and rehabilitation across the Northern Academy, collaborating with Physiotherapy, Physical Performance and High Performance teams to maintain clinical standards as players

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA and current professional indemnity
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Experience working with developing athletes or in sport settings

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support across the Northern Academy program
• Injury assessment, treatment, screening and rehabilitation
• Design and deliver gym and field rehabilitation programs
• Attend Academy training and individual clinical appointments
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and athlete management system records

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team-sport experience

AMS familiarity

Education

Registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA

Tools

AMS

VALD

GPS

Job description

The Tasmania Football Club is on a historic journey to build Tasmania’s AFL and AFLW club from the ground up.

We’re looking for a casual Physiotherapist to provide high-quality clinical, rehabilitation and athlete-care support to our developing players.

This is an opportunity to work within an integrated High Performance environment and play an important role in supporting the development and progression of Tasmania’s emerging football talent.

About the Role

You will provide clinical support across our Northern Academy program, with a focus on early access to assessment, treatment, screening and rehabilitation.

Working closely with our Physiotherapy, Physical Performance and High Performance teams, you’ll support athletes through injury assessment and management, gym and field rehabilitation and return-to-performance, while helping maintain consistent clinical standards across the player pathway.

You’ll provide injury assessment, treatment, screening, clinical triage and referral; design and deliver gym and field rehabilitation programs; attend scheduled Academy training and individual clinical appointments; and maintain accurate clinical notes, rehabilitation plans and athlete management system records.

Importantly, you’ll work collaboratively across the broader High Performance team to ensure clear communication and continuity of care as athletes develop and progress through the pathway.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be a registered Physiotherapist with strong clinical reasoning, rehabilitation and communication skills and an interest in working with developing athletes.

You’ll also bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist and appropriate professional indemnity
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Strong rehabilitation and clinical reasoning capability
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with athletes, coaches and High Performance practitioners
• Team-sport experience and familiarity with athlete management systems, testing and physical performance environments will be highly regarded
• Postgraduate sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapy qualifications and experience with AMS, VALD and GPS will also be highly regarded.

The Working Model

This is a casual position in the north of the state, with delivery predominantly across weekday and evening delivery. No routine match day requirement. Occasional camp or requested VFL match support may apply.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about sports physiotherapy, enjoy working with developing athletes we want to hear from you.

All employees need to hold or be willing to obtain a Working With Vulnerable People check

Company Overview

The team that we were told would never ever happen has finally roared to life! Born from over 150 years of dedication, grit and passion, on 18 March 2024 we celebrated the launch of the latest AFL club – the Tasmania Football Club – The Tasmania Devils.