Job Description

SPORTS/MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST: SPORTS LAB

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Double Bay, Sydney|Plus Head Physio Role with Sydney University AFL

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Immediate Start|Full Time

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Sports Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Sports or Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our well-established team, based at our Double Bay clinic with the flexibility to work across our other Sydney locations.

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This role offers a genuinely varied caseload, a supportive and experienced team, and structured mentoring – with the added drawcard of taking over as Head Physiotherapist for Sydney University AFL for the remainder of the current season.

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Your Role at Sports Lab

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- A genuinely varied clinical caseload spanning musculoskeletal, sports and post-operative rehabilitation.

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- Based at our Double Bay clinic, with the opportunity to work across our other Sydney clinics (inner west and eastern suburbs) as needed.

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- Support from a close-knit team of experienced Sports, Musculoskeletal and Exercise Physiotherapists.

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- Structured mentoring available – whether you are looking to develop your own skills or want to mentor junior team members.

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- A well-established, highly-regarded practice with a strong reputation across Sydney's eastern suburbs and inner west.

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Plus: Head Physio, Sydney University AFL

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As part of this role, you will take over as Head Physiotherapist for Sydney University AFL for the remainder of the current season – a great opportunity to add high-level sports coverage experience to your clinical caseload.

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- Take over as Head Physiotherapist for the Sydney University AFL program for the remainder of the season, with the prospect of continuing into future seasons.

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- Work closely with the coaching team, providing pitch-side coverage, injury assessment, and return-to-play management.

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- Oversee junior physiotherapists and trainers supporting the program.

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- Build your sports profile and network within semi-elite Australian Rules Football.

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About You

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- A Senior Physiotherapist with experience in sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy, ideally within private practice.

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- Confident working pitch-side and making real-time clinical decisions in a team sport environment.

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- An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with patients, athletes, coaching staff and referring practitioners.

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- A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive clinic culture and, where appropriate, mentor junior staff.

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- Available to work Saturdays as part of your regular clinical schedule.

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- Open to travelling between Double Bay and our other Sydney clinics as required.

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Essential Requirements

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- Minimum Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.

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- Full, current AHPRA registration.

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- Current CPR certification.

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- Current professional indemnity insurance.

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- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between clinic sites.

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- Availability to work Saturdays.

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Highly Regarded (Not Essential)

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- 3+ years' physiotherapy experience and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification, particular interest in sports physiotherapy.

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- Prior experience in a team sport or sideline coverage role.

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- Excellent manual therapy skills.

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- Formal Pilates or clinical exercise training.

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- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff.

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Remuneration

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Remuneration is structured as a base salary (in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award) plus performance-based commission, reviewed at six months and annually thereafter.



A CPD allowance and standard employment benefits are included in the package.

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Employer questions

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

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- How many years' experience do you have as a Sports Physiotherapist?

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- Have you completed a qualification in physiotherapy?

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- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

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- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

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- Do you have professional indemnity insurance (pii)?

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- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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- How many hours are you available to work per week?

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Qualifications

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- Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the appropriate professional board or authority.

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- Demonstrated experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and performance optimization, preferably in multidisciplinary settings.

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- Strong skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, manual therapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.

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- Ability to collaborate effectively with professionals in related disciplines such as chiropractic, exercise physiology, podiatry, and nutrition to deliver integrated care.

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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including patient education, goal setting, and documentation of clinical findings and outcomes.

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- Commitment to patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

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- Experience supervising or mentoring less experienced clinicians and contributing to continuous improvement in clinical processes is highly valued.

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- Availability to work part time in office in Drummoyne, NSW; prior experience in private practice or sports clinic environments is an advantage.

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