Team Doctor - Matildas

Purpose of the Role

The Team Doctor will provide medical services to players and staff of the Matildas (Senior Women's National Team), working within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to support preparation and competition performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead player health promotion and injury/illness management in collaboration with the performance health team. Conduct player medical screening, pre-camp clearance, and cardiac screening reviews.Provide medical care and emergency pitch-side support during camps, tours, and competitions. Attend medical meetings and contribute to prevention and management strategies. Maintain secure medical records within Football Australia's athlete management system.Liaise with club medical staff, coaching staff, team management, and Football Australia's Chief Medical Officer.Produce post-camp reports for the Chief Medical Officer and General Manager of Performance.

Essential Experience

Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine expertise. High-performance sport environment experience with sound decision-making under pressure.Experience working with teams and multidisciplinary performance staff.Strong communication, professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Desirable Experience

Football-specific experience.Experience with a professional club or national sporting organisation.Experience working with female athletes.

Qualifications

Required

Medical DegreeMember of the College of Sports PhysiciansAdvanced Emergency Care / CPR certification

Desirable

Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist or RegistrarSports Doctor or Emergency PhysicianFIFA Diploma in Football MedicineMember of Sports Medicine Australia

Location: Team assemblies

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Application Deadline: Friday 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM