Lead Grade Physiotherapist

Comunidad Lift; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Comunidad Lift in New South Wales is seeking a senior physiotherapist to lead medical care for men’s Grades 1–4, focusing on wellbeing and performance. You will assess and manage injuries, supervise rehabilitation, and contribute to return-to-play decisions, delivering about 20 hours per week across training and game days.

Requirements include AHPRA registration, at least 5 years sporting physiotherapy experience, driving licence, Working with Children Check, professional indemnity insurance,

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AHPRA as a physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years’ sporting physio experience and track record in performance or wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
• Must have current driver’s licence and be able to travel to training/game days.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and management of injuries for men’s Grades 1–4.
• Supervise rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols.
• Attend Monday evening injury clinic and game day coverage.
• Provide concise medical reporting to Director of Rugby and Head Coach.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with club policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Availability evenings & Saturdays

Driver's license & own transport

Education

AHPRA registration (physiotherapist)

5+ years sporting physiotherapy experience

Job description

The Role

As the senior physiotherapist for men’s Grades 1-4 you will provide high level physiotherapy care focused on player wellbeing and performance. This includes assessment and management of injuries as well as supervision of rehabilitation. 20 hours per week across training and Game Day.

Key Responsibilities

• Monday evening injury Clinic
• Tuesday/Thursday evening training coverage
• Game Day Coverage Saturday
• Assessment and management of injuries
• Supervision of rehabilitation and return to play protocols
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Consult & Report to Director of Rugby and/or Head Coach of 1st Grade regarding medical concerns, expected return to play, or matters requiring additional expertise.

Essential Requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist.
• Available Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays across the season. (Feb – September)
• Minimum of 5 years sporting physiotherapy experience
• Current driver’s licence and own transport.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Immediate care in Rugby level 2 or 3
• Additional Opportunities & Career Development
• Additional Clinic Hours: Opportunity for additional paid clinical hours through the club’s affiliated physiotherapy clinic for the right candidate.
• Career Progression: Potential for the role to develop into a broader leadership position within Eastern Suburbs Rugby’s medical and high-performance programme from 2028 onwards, subject to performance and club requirements.