About the job

SPORTS/MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST: SPORTS LAB

Double Bay, Sydney | Plus Head Physio Role with Sydney University AFL

Immediate Start | Full Time

Sports Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Sports or Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our well-established team, based at our Double Bay clinic with the flexibility to work across our other Sydney locations.

This role offers a genuinely varied caseload, a supportive and experienced team, and structured mentoring – with the added drawcard of taking over as Head Physiotherapist for Sydney University AFL for the remainder of the current season.

Your Role at Sports Lab

• A genuinely varied clinical caseload spanning musculoskeletal, sports and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Based at our Double Bay clinic, with the opportunity to work across our other Sydney clinics (inner west and eastern suburbs) as needed.
• Support from a close-knit team of experienced Sports, Musculoskeletal and Exercise Physiotherapists.
• Structured mentoring available – whether you are looking to develop your own skills or want to mentor junior team members.
• A well-established, highly-regarded practice with a strong reputation across Sydney's eastern suburbs and inner west.

Plus: Head Physio, Sydney University AFL

As part of this role, you will take over as Head Physiotherapist for Sydney University AFL for the remainder of the current season – a great opportunity to add high-level sports coverage experience to your clinical caseload.

• Take over as Head Physiotherapist for the Sydney University AFL program for the remainder of the season, with the prospect of continuing into future seasons.
• Work closely with the coaching team, providing pitch-side coverage, injury assessment, and return-to-play management.
• Oversee junior physiotherapists and trainers supporting the program.
• Build your sports profile and network within semi-elite Australian Rules Football.

About You

• A Senior Physiotherapist with experience in sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy, ideally within private practice.
• Confident working pitch-side and making real-time clinical decisions in a team sport environment.
• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with patients, athletes, coaching staff and referring practitioners.
• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive clinic culture and, where appropriate, mentor junior staff.
• Available to work Saturdays as part of your regular clinical schedule.
• Open to travelling between Double Bay and our other Sydney clinics as required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• Full, current AHPRA registration.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current professional indemnity insurance.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between clinic sites.
• Availability to work Saturdays.

Highly Regarded (Not Essential)

• 3+ years' physiotherapy experience and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification, particular interest in sports physiotherapy.
• Prior experience in a team sport or sideline coverage role.
• Excellent manual therapy skills.
• Formal Pilates or clinical exercise training.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff.

Remuneration

Remuneration is structured as a base salary (in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award) plus performance-based commission, reviewed at six months and annually thereafter. A CPD allowance and standard employment benefits are included in the package.

How to Apply

This is an immediate start role. If you're ready to combine sports coverage with a rewarding clinical career, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your CV with a cover letter to jobs@sportslab.com.au.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sports Physiotherapist?
• Have you completed a qualification in physiotherapy?
• Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have professional indemnity insurance (pii)?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the appropriate professional board or authority.
• Demonstrated experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and performance optimization, preferably in multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, manual therapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with professionals in related disciplines such as chiropractic, exercise physiology, podiatry, and nutrition to deliver integrated care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including patient education, goal setting, and documentation of clinical findings and outcomes.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
• Experience supervising or mentoring less experienced clinicians and contributing to continuous improvement in clinical processes is highly valued.
• Availability to work part-time on-site in Drummoyne, NSW; prior experience in private practice or sports clinic environments is an advantage.

Requirements added by the job poster

• • Bachelor's Degree