Early Career Sports Physiotherapist

• $109,623 - $126,389 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5
• Canberra
• Fixed Term Full Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST 28 August 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team –

AIS Clinical Services provides system leadership and clinical support to Australia's high performance system, including National Sporting Organisations, the National Institute Network, coaches and athletes. Our functions are aligned with the ASC strategic objectives to achieve sustainable success of Australia's high performance athletes in the international arena. AIS Clinical Services provides system leadership on matters of integrity, athlete health and welfare and excellence in delivery of clinical services, operating a flexible and agile model to provide the right support to the right athletes at the right time.

About the role –

This position supports the development of an early career high performance sports physiotherapist in a multi-disciplinary team environment. 

Based at the AIS campus in Canberra, the physiotherapist will work within the AIS Physical Therapies team to support high performance (HP) athlete outcomes. A targeted learning and development program will be a critical component of the role to support the development of knowledge and skills for integration back into the Australian HP system upon completion of the tenure. The role will require the physiotherapist to collaborate with members of the AIS and NSO performance teams in the delivery of world class physiotherapy support to athletes from designated national training centre programs, HP Camps and AIS Intensive Rehabilitation athletes. 

Under the mentorship of the AIS Clinical Services team, you will:

• Work as an effective and collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary performance team, providing comprehensive care for elite athletes, inclusive of injury prevention, assessment, treatment and follow up
• Actively undertake formal and informal learning relevant to a HP performance support environment 
• Develop interpersonal skills essential to working with coaches, athletes and practitioners (including those from different specialisations) and other HP partners
• Work collaboratively as part of a high performing team/organisation
• Establish, grow and maintain effective partnerships with key internal and/or external stakeholders to deliver high-quality business outcomes
• Actively promote and role model ASC values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement at the AIS.

About you –

We are Seeking a highly motivated early career sports physiotherapist with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part a multi-disciplinary team, strong communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to developing skills and knowledge

The successful candidate will have:

• Post graduate Qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy 
• Professional registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• 5 years minimum of demonstrated experience within sporting environments 
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

This position is offered as a 2-year FIXED TERM opportunity until 22 December 2028 with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing. 
Why work with us?

We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.  Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Jennifer Cooke, AIS Physical Therapies lead
• Phone number: 0419 850 ***
• Email address: **************@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1***.

Acknowledgement of Country  

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality. 


Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
2. The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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