Senior Physiotherapist

SPORTS/MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST: SPORTS LABDouble Bay, Sydney | Plus Head Physio Role with Sydney University AFLImmediate Start | Full TimeSports 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 LabA 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 AFLAs 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 YouA 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 RequirementsMinimum 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.RemunerationRemuneration 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 ApplyThis 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?
QualificationsRelevant 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.