AddressAbout Collingwood
The Collingwood Football Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia. It is also one of the most contemporary, diverse, and innovative, with seven elite sporting teams under the one roof at the superbly equipped AIA Centre.
We are constantly looking for the right professionals to enable Collingwood to honour its past, succeed in the present, shape a prosperous future and proudly meet its responsibilities as a community leader.
This is your opportunity to be part of a high-performance sports landscape in the heart of Melbourne's Olympic Park.
About the role
Reporting to the AFLW Head of Women's Football, the AFLW Doctor will be responsible for all medical services and care of Collingwood AFLW players.
The AFLW Doctor will attend all AFLW trainings and match days and provide all medical services for the AFLW players pre-season and in season across 2024.
The AFLW Doctor will be required to keep abreast of and ensure compliance with rule and regulations under the AFL Anti-Doping code including compliance ASADA, WADA and other rules and regulations regarding medical treatment services and procedures, medications and/or supplements and do all things necessary to ensure that the Club complies with those requirements.
It is essential that the candidate holds a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
Please note this opportunity will be engaged as an Independent Contractor.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone with proven clinical experience in sports physician/medicine. They will have a passion for people and enjoy working in fast paced environment, and have the ability to manage multiple players across our AFLW list. Sport is dynamic, which means this candidate will need to be agile, adaptable and consistently live our Company Values of DO BETTER, SIDE BY SIDE, A NEST FOR ALL and FLY HIGHER.
What's in it for you
As a Collingwood Football Club employee, you will have access to unique programs and offerings. Your health and wellbeing will be nurtured through our in-house programs, and you will be able to make the most of discounts from our Corporate Partners including activewear, health insurance and vehicles.
As a valued staff member of our Sporting Club you will be a part of a fun, inclusive and flexible work environment.
Your personal and professional development is important to the club, and we will support you to reach your goals.
- Discounted AIA Health Insurance (join AIA on an eligible policy and receive up to $400 Collingwood credit)
- 5-8% discount on saver fares in Economy and Business Class with Emirates
- Offer on 12-month term accounts with La Trobe Financial
- 10% off in all Nike retail stores
- Exclusive access to the Nike athlete store
- Exclusive access to discounts with CUB Drinks Cart
- Discounted parking via Melbourne Airport Parking
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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
The Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a 'Working with Children Check' prior to appointment.
Essential Requirements
Application Instruction
If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter to
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