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The Carlton Football Club is one of Australia’s oldest and most prominent sport institutions. Founded in 1864, the Club’s 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 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 Carlton Football Club is committed to providing an industry-leading environment for players and football staff that supports high-performance outcomes. The Head Physiotherapist (AFLW) is responsible for providing best practice sports physiotherapy service to the players at the Carlton Football Club (CFC) and leading a group of physical therapy employees in driving high performance, innovation and delivering outstanding service to ensure optimum management and medical wellbeing to all CFC players.
The role will be suited to an individual that has completed their bachelor of Physiotherapy and Post Graduate Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (or is currently completing the course). This is a part time fixed term contract position to start as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
• Leadership and management of physiotherapy and allied staff, including supervision and education and development of physiotherapist team.
• Game day and training day role as the senior physiotherapist to diagnose, treat and manage player injuries.
• Day to day diagnosis, treatment and management of player injuries in conjunction with the AFLW doctor.
• Regular communication and discussion with AFLW Head of High Performance, AFLW Doctors, AFLW Rehab Physiotherapist, AFLW Rehab Coordinator and AFLW Physiotherapist regarding CFC playing list injury update and management.
• Collaborative decision making with AFLW Doctors, AFLW Rehab Physiotherapist, AFLW Rehab Coordinator in relation to players returning to train and play.
• Collaboration with the AFLW Rehab Physiotherapist and AFLW Rehab Coordinator to over-see rehabilitation of injured players.
• Collaboration with fitness and sports science staff to develop and implement injury prevention strategies and programs for the playing squad.
• Maintain up to date physiotherapy records on an electronic database, exercising complete confidentiality regarding all players at all times.
• Management decision making based on the long-term well-being of the player (duty of care).
• Co-ordinate, along with the AFLW Rehab Coordinator, weekly screening of the playing squad as part of an injury detection and prevention strategy.
• Continue to develop professionally to remain at the forefront of sports physiotherapy and player injury management.
• Provide continual education to the playing group to equip them with the tools and knowledge to reach their full potential as professional athletes.
• Ability to triage player injuries over the phone when not at the Club as required.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
• Essential - Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree and Post-graduate Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (completion or currently completing course).
• Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) member.
• Preferable - APA Sports Physiotherapy Group member.
• Proven experience working with athletes and sporting organisations in a high-performance environment.
• Natural leadership capabilities to develop and manage staff and players.
• A high level understanding of elite sport diagnosis techniques and supporting resources.
• Strong understanding of female health interventions.
• Effective and accurate reporting standards.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Embraces a growth mindset.
• High capability to build collaborative and strong working relationships across multiple team/s.
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey messages with impact.
• Highly approachable, and enjoys working in a united and respectful team environment.
• Empathetic and can contribute to a culture of mutual trust and respect.
• Highly developed time management an organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Dedication, commitment, with a strong work ethic.
• Operates with integrity at all times.
• Establishes and maintains professional credibility as a subject matter expert in physiotherapy and associated practice/s.
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 flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well as employee benefits such as membership, café and retail discounts, working in a world-class sporting amenity.
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume and cover letter addressed to the People and Culture Manager by Thursday 21 March 2024.
The Carlton Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and a place who welcomes all. We encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment which is inclusive, safe, and flexible.
The Carlton Football Club is committed to providing a welcoming environment where the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our programs, services, activities, events, and the broader community, will always be our first priority. All staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Victorian Working With Children Check as part of their employment with the Club.
