Job Description

Purpose of the Role

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The Team Doctor will provide medical services to players and staff of the

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Purpose of the Role

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The Team Doctor will provide medical services to players and staff of the Matildas (Senior Women's National Team), working within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to support preparation and competition performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead player health promotion and injury/illness management in collaboration with the performance health team.
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- Conduct player medical screening, pre-camp clearance, and cardiac screening reviews.
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- Provide medical care and emergency pitch-side support during camps, tours, and competitions.
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- Attend medical meetings and contribute to prevention and management strategies.
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- Maintain secure medical records within Football Australia's athlete management system.
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- Liaise with club medical staff, coaching staff, team management, and Football Australia's Chief Medical Officer.
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- Produce post-camp reports for the Chief Medical Officer and General Manager of Performance.
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Essential Experience

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- Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine expertise.
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- High-performance sport environment experience with sound decision-making under pressure.
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- Experience working with teams and multidisciplinary performance staff.
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- Solid communication, professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
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Desirable Experience

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- Football-specific experience.
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- Experience with a professional club or national sporting organisation.
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- Experience working with female athletes.
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Qualifications

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Required

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- Medical Degree
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- Member of the College of Sports Physicians
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- Advanced Emergency Care / CPR certification
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Desirable

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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist or Registrar
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- Sports Doctor or Emergency Physician
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- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
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- Member of Sports Medicine Australia
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Location: Team assemblies

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Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

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Application Deadline: Friday 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM

📌 Team Doctor - Matildas (Rand)
🏢 Football Australia
📍 Rand