SPORTS/MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST: SPORTS LAB

Double Bay, Sydney | Plus Head Physio Role with Sydney University AFL | Immediate Start | Full Time

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.

Your Role at Sports Lab

- A genuinely varied clinical caseload spanning musculoskeletal, sports and post-operative rehabilitation.
- Based at our Double Bay clinic, with the opportunity to work across our other Sydney clinics (inner west and eastern suburbs) as needed.
- Support from a close-knit team of experienced Sports, Musculoskeletal and Exercise Physiotherapists.
- Structured mentoring available – whether you are looking to develop your own skills or want to mentor junior team members.
- A well-established, highly-regarded practice with a strong reputation across Sydney's eastern suburbs and inner west.
- Plus: Head Physio, Sydney University AFL.
- 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.
- Work closely with the coaching team, providing pitch-side coverage, injury assessment, and return-to-play management.
- Oversee junior physiotherapists and trainers supporting the program.
- Build your sports profile and network within semi-elite Australian Rules Football.

About You

- A Senior Physiotherapist with experience in sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy,



ideally within private practice.
- Confident working pitch-side and making real-time clinical decisions in a team sport environment.
- An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with patients, athletes, coaching staff and referring practitioners.
- A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive clinic culture and, where appropriate, mentor junior staff.
- Available to work Saturdays as part of your regular clinical schedule.
- Open to travelling between Double Bay and our other Sydney clinics as required.

Essential Requirements

- Minimum Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
- Full, current AHPRA registration.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current professional indemnity insurance.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between clinic sites.
- Availability to work Saturdays.

Highly Regarded (Not Essential)

- 3+ years' physiotherapy experience and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification, particular interest in sports physiotherapy.
- Prior experience in a team sport or sideline coverage role.
- Excellent manual therapy skills.
- Formal Pilates or clinical exercise training.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff.





Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the appropriate professional board or authority.
- Demonstrated experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and performance optimization, preferably in multidisciplinary settings.
- Solid skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, manual therapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with professionals in related disciplines such as chiropractic, exercise physiology, podiatry, and nutrition to deliver integrated care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including patient education, goal setting, and documentation of clinical findings and outcomes.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
- Experience supervising or mentoring less experienced clinicians and contributing to continuous improvement in clinical processes is highly valued.
- Availability to work part-time on-site in Drummoyne, NSW; prior experience in private practice or sports clinic environments is an advantage.

Remuneration

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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📌 Senior Physiotherapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Sports Lab
📍 New South Wales