Head of Performance Health

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

Institute of Sport, NSW – Olympic Park NSW

Join the NSW Institute of Sport – Where exceptional people create exceptional performance

About the role

At the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), we believe exceptional performances are built on exceptional care. As Head of Performance Health, you will lead the integration and delivery of industry leading health services that enable athletes to train, compete and thrive. Partnering with the Chief Medical Officer and Performance Support leaders, you will shape the strategy, systems and culture that underpin athlete health and performance, ensuring NSWIS remains at the forefront of contemporary practice and innovation.

Leading a team of expert practitioners and engaging a network of external performance health providers, you will create an environment where collaboration, evidence-based decision making and athlete-centered care are the standard. From injury prevention and rehabilitation to stakeholder engagement and service innovation, this role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on athlete outcomes and contribute to a legacy that extends beyond the podium.

This is a full time position, attracting a an annual salary of $141,777 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.

This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the .

About you

You are a high performing, collaborative, leader with a passion for helping athletes perform and thrive. You bring significant experience leading performance health teams within high performance sport, healthcare, or comparable complex environments, with a demonstrated ability to integrate clinical excellence, innovation, and stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional outcomes. You are equally comfortable driving operational execution, and are recognised for building high performing teams, fostering strong partnerships, and creating environments where people are empowered to excel.

With a deep understanding of contemporary performance health practice, you can balance athlete wellbeing, performance objectives and organisational priorities to make informed, evidence-based decisions. You are a proactive and influential leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively with coaches, practitioners, sport leaders, medical specialists and external partners to achieve shared outcomes. Most importantly, you are committed to continuous improvement and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the Institute's vision to build a world leading sporting institute.

• 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.

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is ahighperformancesporting organisation that supportsexceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities.We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park andhighperformancehubs across NSW that provide worldleadingdaily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting systempartnersto deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy– Win Well.We arecommitted to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that isathlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit .

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding. 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 and let us know.