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Physiotherapist – Para-Sport

  • Full-time
  • Government
  • Nathan QLD
  • On-site

Job 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.

We are seeking talented, motivated individuals whose values and behaviours align with our team and culture.

If you are passionate about high performance, committed to continuous improvement, and want to be part of something transformational, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Key Responsibilities

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide integrated physiotherapy services that optimise athlete health, wellbeing, and performance within QAS-supported programs.
• Engage in proactive screening, monitoring, and management processes that support early intervention and long-term athletic development.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the Athlete Management System (AMS) to maintain continuity of care and performance insights.
• Collaborate closely with coaches, performance support staff, and medical practitioners to align health strategies with performance goals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary planning and review meetings, offering expert guidance on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and workload management.
• Foster strong relationships with athletes and staff to create a collaborative, athlete-centred performance environment.
• Engage in continuous improvement through consultation with the Physiotherapy Technical Lead and contribution to system enhancement initiatives.
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.
More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

Requirements

Mandatory qualifications
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current Title of APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist OR APA Neurological Physiotherapist
• Current full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist
• Current “Working with Children” / Blue Card (before commencing services)
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

About The Company

The Queensland Academy of Sport is highly invested in Paralympic sports, and this roleprovides Physiotherapy support to our Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball, and Para-Archery programs. The successful candidate will also support the transition of athletes from the QAS Para-Unit into elite sport training environments and contribute to projects relating to the uplift in Para-sport within the QAS.

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Job Details

Employer Name

Queensland Academy of Sport

Salary / Pay Rate $ per Hour

$118,967 - $127,942 a year

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