About the business

The Western Bulldogs, located in the heartland of the western region of Melbourne, is a dynamic organisation that is committed to excellence both on and off the football field. We are focused on being successful and sustainable through both our on-field performance and our involvement in the community.

At the Western Bulldogs our Players and Staff understand the impact that sport can have in creating positive change in society and we are committed to establishing a workforce representative of our diverse community. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all are accepted and celebrated regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background.  We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply.

About the role

As a Contractor, this role will report to the Head of Sports Medicine and will assume the responsibility of delivering an elite level of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to the VFL Players of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. The VFL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will play a critical role in:

• leading and delivering acute and subacute medical management as well as contribute to and optimising performance-based management strategies to the VFL playing list
• the delivery of assessments, treatments and rehabilitation for VFL Western Bulldogs players including return to play training programs in consultation with the Physical Performance Unit Employees.
• communication of the development and progressions of players throughout the injury rehabilitation process with the Head physiotherapist / High Performance Manager as well as coaching staff, conditioning staff and other medical staff as required.
• that all documentation and medical records are up to date and entered into Smartabase
• attending VFL training and treatment sessions to support and optimise the functions, processes, practises and protocols of these programs to ensure that the highest professional level of medical services to the Western Bulldogs VFL playing Group.

We are seeking a Contractor who has a relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, experience working with elite athletes in an elite high pressured Club environment. The contractor will also have the knowledge and proven track record in rehabilitation and injury prevention.  

Contractors will require their own ABN for invoicing and will have to attend VFL training and treatment sessions.