
Senior Sports Physiotherapist
1 day ago
Join the NSW Institute of Sport – where world-class performance and Olympic dreams come to life at Sydney Olympic Park.
About the role
The Senior Sports Physiotherapist is responsible for developing and delivering world-class, evidence-based physiotherapy services focused on the rehabilitation and prevention of injury and illness in both able-bodied and para-athletes. The role drives proactive, high-performance health outcomes through best-practice clinical care, innovation, and collaboration within the performance team.
As a senior member of the Performance Health team, this role includes mentoring and supporting other physiotherapists to strengthen their technical skills and their understanding of the Australian high-performance system. The Senior Sports Physiotherapist leads by example, fostering excellence, professionalism, and a culture of continual learning to ensure NSWIS remains at the forefront of athlete health and performance.
This is a full time position, attracting a salary starting at $129,043 pa plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic / Paralympic cycle.
This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see thejob description.
About you
You are a collaborative and proactive professional who thrives in a high-performance environment. You communicate clearly, build trust across disciplines, and lead by example. You're adaptable, organised, and driven to continually improve yourself and those around you.
Essential requirements:
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum of 8 years' clinical experience, including at least 5 years working in sports physiotherapy at a national or international level.
- Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation and injury prevention within high-performance sport.
- Proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex return-to-play programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships across coaches, athletes, and performance staff.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining contemporary, evidence-based practice.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours to meet the demands of high-performance sport.
Applying for the role
To apply for this role please submit:
- A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)
- An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)
If you would like to enquire about the role contact Sean Cooney at or
To apply complete your application via the recruitment portal by October 2025. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.
Working at NSWIS
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world's best in line with the National 2032+ Win Well High Performance Strategy. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches.
Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email let us know.
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