Myotherapist / Remedial Massage Therapist

ABOUT US:

Richmond Football Club is one of the largest clubs in the Australian Football League. The Club's vision is to build a Strong & Bold future – both on and off the field– through living our purpose of Belonging, Thriving and Winning.

We understand the power of sport to connect people, and at the heart of the Club's purpose is being involved with our community. At Richmond, culture is paramount, and the Club is committed to developing its people in a supportive environment. Belonging, Thriving and Winning is not just about connecting with fans and members, but about staff, players and coaches connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships. We are an Australia Business Awards winner in the Employer of Choice Category, and a Flexible Work Champion. Flexibility# is something we value. We recognize that this will mean different things to different people and are supportive of various flexible working arrangements. We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Our Commitment to the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People

The Richmond Football Club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. We exclusively hire individuals committed to supporting this environment, irrespective of their role, and will require pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check for this role.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Myotherapist / Remedial Massage Therapists play a key role in supporting the health, performance, and recovery of players across the Club's programs;  AFL, VFL and AFLW as necessary. Working as part of our medical team, the role focuses on providing evidence-based soft tissue therapy to optimise player readiness, prevent injury, and enhance recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Deliver high-quality remedial massage and myotherapy treatments to players, using a variety of manual therapy techniques.
2. As directed by physiotherapists and medical staff, contribute to the management and rehabilitation of injuries.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

1. Diploma of Remedial Massage and/or Advanced Diploma / Bachelor of Myotherapy
2. Current membership with a recognised professional association (e.g. Massage & Myotherapy Australia, Myotherapy Association Australia)
3. Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
4. Current First Aid and CPR certification
5. Experience working with athletes in a high-performance or elite sporting environment preferred
6. Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred
7. Professional and approachable demeanour with strong interpersonal skills
8. Team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable
9. Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

APPLICATIONS:

Please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications close 5pm Sunday 16 November.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.