Senior Physiotherapist - Elite Teams

Cricket Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cricket Tasmania is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to support Tasmania's elite cricketers across Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup, providing high-level physiotherapy care, rehabilitation and return-to-play planning in collaboration with players, coaches and the Performance Services team.

The successful candidate will lead and develop our Physiotherapy team, oversee injury prevention and on-field management during Big Bash campaigns, and help maintain player availability and performance in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy with postgraduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum of 7 years experience working with elite athletes or sporting teams in a full-time capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
• Strong experience across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches, medical professionals and other performance specialists.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach with energy and resilience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification and an advanced emergency on-field management qualification.
• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Provide elite physiotherapy support to our squads, manage rehabilitation and return-to-play.
• Lead and develop the Physiotherapy team and set consistent standards.
• Deliver injury prevention and match-day support.
• Build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches and medical staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Relationship building

Clinical expertise

Decision making

Resilience

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Postgraduate Sports Physio

Job description

• Based at Ninja Stadium located in Bellerive, Tasmania

Cricket Tasmania is the governing body for cricket in Tasmania and promotes and develops the game of cricket throughout the State. Our purpose is to inspire, engage and entertain our communities on and beyond the field of play.

At Cricket Tasmania we strive to be a leader in sport and entertainment, delivering memorable experiences for all communities, and recognise our people are critical in achieving this vision. You will be joining a smart and energetic team who genuinely enjoy the work that we do and the positive impact it has in the community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the health, wellbeing and performance of Tasmania's elite cricketers. As our Senior Physiotherapist, you'll provide elite physiotherapy support to our Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup programs, working closely with players, coaches and our broader Performance Services team.

During the Big Bash campaigns, you will take the lead on rehabilitation across our male and female programs, managing injuries and driving best-practice return-to-play strategies to help players get back on the field and performing at their best.

Beyond delivering exceptional athlete care, you will also lead and develop our Physiotherapy team, helping create consistent standards and a collaborative approach across our elite programs. From injury prevention and rehabilitation through to match-day support and return-to-play planning, you'll have a real impact on keeping our athletes healthy, available and ready to perform.

About you

You're an experienced sports physiotherapist who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys bringing the best out of both athletes and people. You combine strong clinical expertise with sound judgement, great communication skills and a genuine passion for developing others.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• A degree in Physiotherapy, with postgraduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum of 7 years experience working with elite athletes or sporting teams in a full-time capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
• Strong experience across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches, medical professionals and other performance specialists.
• A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the energy and resilience to thrive in the fast-moving world of elite sport.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification and an advanced emergency on-field management qualification.
• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People, or willingness to obtain one

What's in it for you?

• Be part of an encouraging and successful sporting organisation
• Build your skills in a high-performing and professional environment
• Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace
• Enjoy the excitement of professional sport and the opportunity to give back to the community

You will also have access to employee benefits including a flexible working environment, learning and development opportunities, access to a national network through the Australian Cricket family, and world-class facilities in a stunning location.

Application close 11.59pm Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. As such, we may close the application process earlier than the listed deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered.

At Cricket Tasmania, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation and we are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket.