The Australian Paralympic Team exists to foster and support elite athletes with disabilities in their pursuit of excellence on the world stage. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, high-performance environment where athletes are empowered to reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. Through collaboration, innovation, and determination, we strive to represent Australia with pride, inspire the nation, and contribute to the global movement of inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities in sport.

The Role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides strategic medical leadership to the Australian Paralympic Team and the wider Paralympic high-performance system.

Reporting to the Performance Services Lead, the CMO is responsible for the planning, oversight and delivery of medical services for the Australian Paralympic Team's LA2028 campaign. The role is engaged for approximately 0.5 days per week during the preparation phase, recognising that increased time commitments will be required during key planning periods and team activities. The CMO provides clinical leadership across athlete health screening, medical risk management, clinical governance and complex medical decision-making. The role requires periodic domestic travel, attendance at designated team events and participation in a planned LA2028 site-visit in 2027.

The CMO serves as the principal medical advisor to Paralympics Australia, providing expert guidance across the Paralympic sport system and contributing to the development of best-practice medical standards, policies and approaches that support athlete health and performance.

At the Paralympic Games, the CMO leads the team medical service and provides leadership to all appointed doctors and nursing staff, ensuring an integrated and effective medical program that supports the health and performance needs of athletes and team officials.

The Person

You will have extensive experience working in high-performance sport environments and a demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams comprising athletes, coaches,



medical practitioners and performance support staff.

You will possess a thorough understanding of anti-doping regulations and their application in high-performance sport, together with experience working with athletes with disabilities. This includes experience navigating complex health conditions, impairment-related considerations, accessibility requirements, medication management and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

You will be collaborative, inclusive and values-driven, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide expert medical advice across a diverse range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate high-level clinical leadership, sound judgement and the ability to influence decision-making to support athlete health, wellbeing and performance.

Responsibilities:

- Provide medical leadership and expert advice to Paralympics Australia and the broader Paralympic high-performance system.
- Lead the medical planning, preparation and delivery of healthcare services for the Australian Paralympic Team's LA2028 campaign.
- Provide specialist medical advice regarding athlete health, illness, injury management, complex clinical matters and return-to-performance decision-making.
- Oversee athlete health screening processes, with assistance from HQ Team doctors, and review significant injuries, illnesses and medical concerns affecting categorised athletes.
- Liaise with athletes' treating practitioners, including SIS/SAS and NSO sports physicians and medical specialists, to support coordinated and athlete-centred care.
- Support the Clinical Nurse and performance staff in medical risk assessment, travel health planning, illness prevention strategies and athlete readiness for competition.




- Provide medical consultation and advice during domestic and international team activities, competition campaigns and major events as required.
- Maintain contemporary knowledge of anti-doping requirements and provide expert advice regarding medications, therapeutic use exemptions and associated medical considerations.
- Provide medical leadership within multidisciplinary environments, working closely with Performance Services staff, coaches, nursing staff, wellbeing practitioners and external medical providers to support athlete health and performance outcomes.
- Lead the Australian Paralympic Team medical team at the Paralympic Games, including the leadership and coordination of appointed team doctors and nursing staff.
- Contribute to clinical governance processes and ensure all medical advice and practice align with professional, ethical, safeguarding and organisational standards.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
- AHPRA Registration as a Medical Practitioner.
- Preferably holds a specialist qualification with Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (or equivalent).
- Holds a current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).

Our commitment

At Paralympics Australia, we prioritise the continuous development of our team members, nurturing leadership qualities. As a valued member of the PA team, you will receive support and opportunities for growth through access to ongoing career development in leadership.

Paralympics Australia is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering diversity and establishing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants with lived experiences and encourage you to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and recruitment process. Please contact View email address on jobs.swagapp.com for assistance.

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter or video application addressing the role requirements by 5pm Sunday 22 November 2026.

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