The Physiotherapist will assist the medical and high-performance department in the provision of physiotherapy and medical services, as well as implementation of injury prevention and maintenance strategies, management of rehabilitation caseload and support of our high-performance department. They will also assist in support of sports trainers and other key training and match staff where able.
DAY IN THE LIFE
Attend two trainings per week in pre-season (Tuesday / Saturday AM), and then two sessions per week (Main Session and Reconditioning sessions) in season, as well as prospect for match days (varies from Friday evening, Saturday/Sunday afternoon/evenings).
Work to design & implement injury prevention plans for allocated players, with guidance from the Head Physiotherapist and High-Performance Manager.
Assist High-Performance Manager with implementation of the physical program and individual management of athletes
Provide physiotherapy services during training and matches to ensure VFL listed players are receiving the highest level of care.




Perform diagnosis and assessment of injuries during training alongside the Head Physiotherapist.
Support sports trainers in training and match-day processes as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or graduate-level physiotherapy equivalent)
Current AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist
Strong practical experience in manual therapy, injury management and taping
Experience designing and implementing rehabilitation programs in a sporting population
Experience with the implementation of injury prevention strategies
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Previous experience in local sport, talent pathways or VFL programs
APA Level 1 or 2 /or Sports Physiotherapy qualification
Qualification / Certification in Strength and Conditioning (ie. ASCA)
Experience using Lumin Sports to program and modify gym/rehabilitation programs
Experience interpreting GPS data to inform decisions
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📌 Vfl Physiotherapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Frankston Football Club
📍 Melbourne