Elite Academy Physiotherapist – High-Performance Sports

Sydney Swans Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support (gym access)

Corporate partner perks

Professional development support

Club memberships for match days

Job summary

TheSydney Swans Limited are seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to join the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and support high-performance youth athletes in a professional setting. You will provide athlete-centred care across injury assessment, rehabilitation and prevention, working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead screening, rehabilitation programs and return-to-running strategies, ensuring governance and athlete wellbeing while collaborating with coaches, doctors and external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate Master’s degree in sports physiotherapy (Desirable).
• 5+ years’ experience working in high-performance sport or elite Academy’s. (AFL/AFLW Experience is valued).
• Demonstrated experience working with youth athletes, with a strong understanding of child safeguarding principles and practices.
• High levels of data competency, including using Athlete Management Systems, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with GPS and strength diagnostic technologies.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Current first aid and CPR, Current NSW Working with Children’s Check and Current Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy services for the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and play a key role in helping talented young athletes stay healthy, develop and perform.
• Provide high-quality, athlete-centred care across injury assessment, rehabilitation and prevention, while contributing to a connected and professional high-performance environment.
• Lead screening, injury-prevention and athlete-health initiatives that improve availability, resilience and long-term development.
• Oversee medical operations, including clinical workflows, documentation, athlete management systems, injury surveillance, equipment and medical readiness.
• Coordinate external providers and use injury, availability and rehabilitation data to inform clinical and prevention strategies.
• Work closely with the Academy Doctor, performance team, coaches, athletes, parents and external providers to support informed, aligned decisions.
• Build a professional and accountable medical environment, support intern development and contribute to high-performance planning and continuous improvement.

Job description

TheSydney Swans Limited are seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to join the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and support high-performance youth athletes in a professional setting. You will provide athlete-centred care across injury assessment, rehabilitation and prevention, working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead screening, rehabilitation programs and return-to-running strategies, ensuring governance and athlete wellbeing while collaborating with coaches, doctors and external providers.