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 diverse 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 outstanding 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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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 on-site in Drummoyne, NSW; prior experience in private practice or sports clinic environments is an advantage.
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📌 Senior Physiotherapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Sports Lab
📍 New South Wales