The Role

We are currently seeking to appoint a full time State Women's and WBBL Physiotherapist to coordinate and provide best practice physiotherapy services and elite level of care for the Victorian Women’s and WBBL team/s (Melbourne Stars/Melbourne Renegades) using up-to-date sports science techniques and protocols.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and implement physiotherapy services for both female squads
• Attendance at all matches and relevant training sessions
• Provision of regular reporting detailing player injury/wellness status
• Screening assessments for all squad members to facilitate injury prevention
• Provide physiotherapy services on all domestic Victorian Women’s team & WBBL tours
• Co-ordinate physiotherapy services for remaining squad members when team is on tour
• Liaise with Victorian Men’s Squad head physio, Emerging Player Program and all Youth physiotherapists
• Co-ordinate players’ access to other external health providers e.g. podiatry
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary SSSM team which includes sports doctor, dietitian and psychologist
• Assist with development of pre-season, in-season and post-season programs
• Coordinate the physical program, excluding medical services, with the Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Maintain professional development and regularly upgrade skills to ensure all the squad can access the most specific and up-to-date information
• Complete or update medical profile in Athlete Management System (AMS)