Chief of Athlete Health & Performance

Institute of Sport, NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport in Sydney is seeking a visionary Head of Performance Health to lead integrated health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive. You will shape strategy, systems and culture with the Chief Medical Officer and Performance Support leaders to keep NSWIS at the forefront of practice.

You will lead a team of practitioners and a network of external providers, delivering injury prevention, rehabilitation, stakeholder engagement and service innovation, driving

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading and delivering physiotherapy and performance health services that have contributed to senior international performance outcomes.
• Extensive experience applying physiotherapy expertise within high-performance sport environments, including athlete management across major competition campaigns.
• Postgraduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or a related discipline, and/or recognised Specialist or Titled Physiotherapist status.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian high-performance sport system and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of high-performance athletes, coaches, and sport programs.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Current Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and delivery of health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive, partnering with the Chief Medical Officer and Performance Support leaders to shape strategy, systems and culture.
• Lead a team of expert practitioners and engage external performance health providers to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation, stakeholder engagement and service innovation, driving athlete outcomes beyond the podium.

Skills

Athlete performance

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy

Job description

NSW Institute of Sport in Sydney is seeking a visionary Head of Performance Health to lead integrated health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive. You will shape strategy, systems and culture with the Chief Medical Officer and Performance Support leaders to keep NSWIS at the forefront of practice.

You will lead a team of practitioners and a network of external providers, delivering injury prevention, rehabilitation, stakeholder engagement and service innovation, driving