Sports Physiotherapist – Swimming
Description
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal‐winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.
This contract role will suit a qualified Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. The contractor will provide physiotherapy services to categorised podium, developing and emerging athletes within the QAS Swimming programme. Services will be delivered at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, and other affiliated training facilities. The Sunshine Coast hub supports both Olympic and Paralympic Swimming athletes. The contract will have a primary focus on providing physiotherapy services to Para‐athletes and will contribute to the development of strategies that support exceptional high‐performance outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Conduct initial health evaluations using an agreed screening tool within one month of the athlete commencing in a QAS‐supported programme, in collaboration with other performance‐support team members, e.g. Strength and Conditioning practitioners.
* Oversee screening follow‐up and conduct periodic health evaluations as required.
* Upload accurate and timely consultation details into the QAS/NSO Athlete Management System (AMS) within 48 hours of consulting with an athlete.
* Contribute relevant information to athlete plans to reflect the athlete's performance and health goals.
* In the event of an athlete injury, arrange an appointment within a reasonable and appropriate timeframe (generally within 48 hours) to consult with and treat that athlete at the sport training venue, or onsite at QAS, or at an agreed alternate location.
* Develop professional and effective working relationships with athletes, coaches and other QAS and National support staff. Provide timely handovers to medical and health staff when indicated.
* If required, attend Sports Camps/Events to provide relevant physiotherapy services to athletes. Attendance must be approved in writing by the QAS Head of Performance Health prior to delivery of service. This may include interstate and overseas travel.
Essential Requirements
* First Aid Certificate
* Current Provide/Perform CPR
* Sports Medicine / Physio / Allied Health Degree
* Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
* ABN and current Public Liability & Indemnity Insurance
* Ethical supplier Threshold
* Experience working with elite athletes embedded in high‐performance systems/professional sports.
* Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist through completion of a Post Graduate Master's degree in Sports Physiotherapy (or equivalent) or the Experiential Titling Pathway
* Sport Integrity Training
Attachments
* QAS Role Description Physio Swimming SC
Application Instruction
* Completed and signed Part C – ITO Response Schedule (available on Vendor Panel)
* Copies of required insurance, qualifications, and registration etc.
* A current résumé
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