At the Adelaide Football Club, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our team, you will benefit from:

• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, high-performance setting where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to enhance athlete care.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow within the Club.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilise advanced athlete management systems and rehabilitation software to track and analyse performance data, enhancing your ability to make informed clinical decisions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports scientists dedicated to optimising athlete health and performance.
• Impactful Role: Play a critical role in designing and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programs, driving injury prevention strategies, and enhancing the physical resilience of our athletes.

About the Role

As the Lead Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation, you will:

• Design, implement, and review comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to elite athletes, focusing on assessing and treating injuries, improving player fitness, and minimising injury-related downtime
• Collaborate with the medical and high-performance teams to develop effective injury prevention strategies, ensuring the well-being and readiness of players.
• Lead education initiatives for athletes on injury management and rehabilitation practices, fostering a culture of proactive health management.
• Utilise your advanced data analysis skills to monitor rehabilitation progress and assess injury trends, contributing to informed decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and a strong background in sports physiotherapy (postgraduate studies a plus!)
• Proven experience working in elite sporting environments, with a solid understanding of strength and conditioning principles.
• Adaptability and innovative thinking through the application of the latest techniques and creative solutions to improve rehabilitation practices and outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering collaborative and cross-functional relationships.
• A passion for athlete care and a drive to deliver results in a high-performance setting.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact on the performance and well-being of our elite athletes, we want to hear from you!

Join the Adelaide Football Club and help us as we Fly as One!