Netball Queensland

Netball Queensland is a unifying leader responsible for the growth, sustainability and success of netball across the state. Our vision is to become a world leading sports organisation respected for transforming lives through netball. We are responsible for the highly regarded Queensland Firebirds, the ever-growing participation and delivery of netball in our Queensland communities and the management of our $45 million state of the art venue, Nissan Arena.

The Opportunity

The Qld Firebirds Futures Academy (QFFA) Physiotherapist role exists to ensure the best possible physical wellbeing outcomes that, in turn, allow the players within the Netball Queensland Pathway to develop to their capacity.  The role will implement an integrated approach to the identification, prevention and treatment of injuries.  This approach will be applied to athletes within nominated Queensland teams as well as the Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy.

Effective delivery of a standardised, sport leading physical screening process throughout the Netball Queensland Pathway.

The QFFA Physiotherapist is proactive in providing athletes tailored physiotherapy servicing and meaningful systems and education to limit hours lost to injury.

The role will require detailed planning, a high level of collaboration and a systems-based approach. Developing trust with key staff and players will be critical to success. 

This role is initially offered as a part-time contract to 31 August 2025. The time committment is the equiavlent of approximately 15 hours/ two days per week although this can flutuate from week to week depending on program requirments. The successful applicant must be available Tuesday and Thursday nights as well as most weekends. 

This is a great opportunity for a physiotherapist who is seeking experince in the sports industry within a state spoting organistion and with exposure to a professional club. 

Responsibilities

Implementing QFFA injury prediction, prevention and treatment protocols:

• Perform musculoskeletal/functional screening as required to identify issues related, but not limited to;
  • Muscle imbalance - length and control
  • ‘At risk - Areas of concern’ groups based on pre-existing injury history.
  •  Musculoskeletal findings
• Coordinate and manage the rehabilitation of all pathway players and all matters relating to safe return to play.
• Operate a medical clinic assessment and treatment program for players that is built into the program schedule. Clinics to be conducted in line with the training schedule and duties are to include a schedule/booking system for players.
• Assess and engage local available medical facilities as required.
• Attend all Futures, 17u and 19u matches coordinating the medical management of players including on-court medical support, strapping and hydration for players, and assist with the setup of change rooms as requested.
• Attend all team trainings for the QFFA, Futures, 17u and 19u programs and perform all strapping requirements and assist with the setup of training venue when requested.
• Attend and perform strapping at nominated
• Ensure Athlete Management System (AMS) procedures are completed.
• Athlete Consults – prompt entry following 1:1s with athletes.
• When required, attend relevant Firebirds training and matches.

Provide collaboration and guidance on team and individual training programming:

• Work closely with the QFFA Strength and Conditioning Coach to ensure training load protocols are followed and communicated to the relevant Head Coaches.
• Provide player health status reports to the QFFA Strength & Conditioning Coach at designated meetings and provide advice on design, implementation and monitoring of injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide player health status reports to the relevant Head Coaches at designated meetings providing advice on player fitness to participate in training and playing.
• Arrange required medical expert consults and service provision for all players as required and perform full follow up.

• Recognise when an individual’s needs fall outside of the role’s area of expertise, and act to ensure timely and effective referral to appropriate service providers.

Personal Professional Growth & Development:

• Complete any required induction and/or integrity courses.

About You

• Qualified physiotherapist
• Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team within a high-performance environment and maintaining strict confidentiality when required.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships to influence and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why work for Netball Queensland?

To achieve the vision of becoming a “world-class sports organisation respected for transforming lives through netball”, Netball Queensland must have the best and brightest team on the court. Your reward for stepping into this challenge will be:

• Culture: a high-performance culture defined by NQ’s values and accepted behaviours and norms
• Flexibility: a hybrid work model that recognises the benefits of working in the office and working remotely
• Family: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave
• Wellness: access to employee assistance programs and a fully equipped high-performance gym 
• Growth: professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to support your career growth
• Reward and Recognition: remuneration reviewed annually in line with our performance review and career discussion process, regular feedback provided and wins celebrated
• Facilities: modern office facilities in Nissan Arena
• Location: easily accessible location with onsite parking and public transport
• Benefits: tickets to events at Nissan Arena and sponsor discounts
• Social: social committee who organise quarterly all-team events

And above all, the opportunity to directly impact the great game of netball and ensure its sustainability for generations to come!

Hours of Work

The sport industry operates outside of traditional business hours, including weekends. To succeed in this role, you must be willing and able to work when and where sport is happening.  We have a flexible approach to ensuring our people can balance their family life and personal commitments alongside the demands of the industry.