About the Carlton Football Club

The Carlton Football Club is one of Australia’s oldest and most prominent sport institutions. Founded in 1864, the Club headquarters and training facilities are located in Carlton at IKON Park, our traditional home ground.

Our IKON Park redevelopment is now complete, and we are proud of our state-of-the-art facilities that supports our high-performance environment. When the Club set about undertaking this historic work, it was based upon achieving facilities for women’s sport that would be the equal of their male counterparts. We are passionate about our contribution to the Community and foster an inclusive and welcoming culture where our values are at the core of who we are and what we do.

About the Role

The role of AFLW Rehabilitation Physiotherapist and Medical Operations Assistant will provide support to both the AFLW and AFL Football Programs. Reporting to the AFLW Head Physiotherapist, the AFLW Rehab Physio will oversee the rehabilitation services for Carlton AFLW players and will be responsible for treatment, rehabilitation and prevention, as well as assisting with the development of programs to improve performance.

Reporting to the Head of Medical Services, the Medical Operations Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the medical department. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing the medical department schedule and administrative duties across both the AFL and AFLW programs to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the medical department.

On offer is a 12-month fixed term contract. The role will work on the AFL program 3 days a week and AFLW 2 days a week as a general guide, noting peak periods occurs at different times during the season.

Key Responsibilities

AFLW Rehab Physiotherapist

• Work collaboratively with AFLW Head Physiotherapist, High Performance Manager and Rehab Coordinator to deliver optimal management and physical preparation of players in the Rehab program.
• Work in close collaboration with Rehab Coordinator to design and execute evidence informed rehabilitation programs.
• In partnership with Rehab Coordinator, lead the rehabilitation process.
• Monitor and understand key metrics and skills relevant to the player and injury throughout the rehabilitation phases. 
• Prioritise continual assessment and performance testing to guide rehabilitation phase progressions and readiness to return to play.
• Understand the player’s first-person experience of injury and support their individual needs.
• Liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate optimal care, wellbeing and health of players in the rehab program. 
• Provide effective and timely communication on player status to AFLW Head Physiotherapist.
• Collaborate with Medical and High Performance to support performance monitoring initiatives such as weekly screening measures.
• Attend medical and rehabilitation meetings (onsite or online).
• Keep accurate and timely clinical records that are in accordance with AHPRA and club policies.
• Assist High performance with the development of programs and initiatives to optimise player health and performance.

Medical Operations Assistant

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the Medical Department schedule in conjunction with the Head of Medical Services to drive collaboration, including medical, rehab, department meetings, case conferences, player massages appointments and rehab players’ schedule.
• Assist with the coordination of High-Performance Departments schedules and requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure key medical and high-performance requirements are included in the football department schedules.
• Assist with training prep, including medical, physiotherapy and pilates requirements.
• Maintain staff records including information professional development register, professional registration record, memberships records and insurance details.
• Maintain risk and compliance register in conjunction with the Head of Medical Services,
• Oversee and manage the rostering of the casual medical staff including Myotherapists and Sport Trainers in conjunction with the Head of Medical Services for the AFL program and support the AFLW program as required.
• Assist in maintaining Club Medical records in best practice software ensuring Club and player records are up to date and accurate at all times.
• Open and distribute incoming mail as well as required stock taking and ordering of relevant supplies.
• Coordination and booking of players medical appointments including surgeon reviews, pathology, and imaging appointments.
• Assist with formatting, maintenance and documentation of policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Completing or have completed Master in Sports Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrated experience working in sports physiotherapy, in particular, elite sports such as the AFL would be highly desirable.
• Experience in working with elite athletes.
• Exposure to managing sensitive medical and cultural needs of individuals.
• Knowledge of how an elite football department operates and key issues and challenges the department manages.
• Pilates experience is desirable.
• Experience in athlete training preparation.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office suite, at an intermediate level as a minimum.
• Solid experience with patient management software.
• Experience in a medical clinic setting.
• A team first focused approach, and a strong collaborator who is inclusive and listens to and includes all key stakeholders.
• A clear eye for detail, with a concern for quality and high standards
• Brings a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach, and works well with others.
• Natural empathy for players, staff, and key stakeholders.
• A strong focus and commitment to continuous improvement, which includes preparedness to learn and develop professional capability.
• Brings a natural curiosity and eagerness to receive feedback to maximise individual and team performance.

Benefits and Culture

Carlton’s values underpin how the Club operates, describing how our people work together, interact and behave. The Club is passionate about its culture, focused on cultivating a unique sense of belonging and connection. In addition, we offer our people learning and development opportunities, as well as employee benefits such as membership, café and retail discounts, alongside working in a world-class sporting amenity.