QAS Sports Physiotherapist (Rugby 7s and other)

Our QAS Vision is “Inspiring Extraordinary Sporting Success” and the performance of Queensland athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games demonstrated the state’s sporting strengths. Now, we’re on the runway to Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 and then it’s the opportunity of a lifetime with home games here in Brisbane, with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

At the QAS we support 500+ pre-elite and elite athletes from talented juniors through to Olympic, Paralympic and World Championships medallists to win on the world stage. We support both in-house squad programs, partnership programs with National Sporting Organisations and/or scholarships for individuals who are on medal winning trajectories for international success.

We have a bold 2032 High Performance Strategy to propel us forward to create more medal winning moments by Queensland athletes, to ultimately inspire the state and the nation.

Our Strategy directs our performance, but culture truly delivers performance.

Given our vision of “Inspiring Extraordinary Sporting Success” our culture is vitally important to us.

We want to attract highly talented and motivated individuals whose own values and behaviours align to that of our QAS Team.

Our values reach across every aspect of QAS and if they resonate with you, you will excel, and fly in our organisation:

• Start with the athlete.
• Our people. Our superpower.
• Freedom to fly. Embrace the responsibility.
• Be curious. Be courageous.
• United by excellence.

If you have a deep desire to contribute to something transformational, of state and national significance, and are committed to continuous improvement, it’s an exciting time to join our organisation on an important mission.

About the Role:

The QAS are asking for expressions of interest for a Senior Physiotherapist to deliver expert support to the QAS Women Rugby 7 athletes (3.5 days) and other QAS athletes (1.5 days). The role will require someone who is a strong communicator, innovative and who can work well within a Performance Support team. The QAS Rugby role will require the physiotherapist to operate under the National Rugby framework and be aligned to the NSO Lead Physiotherapist direction. This includes regular communication, reporting and education sessions with the National Program staff.

This Senior Physiotherapist should have experience working in Rugby or collision sports. As the Senior Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the diagnosis, clinical management and return to play of the QAS Rugby 7 Women’s squad, which includes Queensland based national players. Great communication and collaborative skills are required to ensure a strong working relationship within the QAS Rugby 7 Performance Support team and between the National Sporting organisation and QAS. The position provides the opportunity to tour domestically and internationally (as agreed) to support Rugby Australia. 

In addition, there will be opportunity to work 1.5 days out of the QAS General clinic (neg), creating a combined 5-day equivalent role supporting athletes at the Queensland Academy of Sport.

Mandatory Criteria (please refer to position description attached for full details):

• Compliance with the Queensland Government’s Ethical Supplier Threshold
• Compliance with Insurance requirements:
  • Workers Compensation Insurance (if required by Law)
  • Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of $10 million in respect of each claim
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance for a minimum of $10 million in respect of each claim
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Elite Sports Environment / High Performance Systems
• Current First Aid / CPR qualification (upon acceptance of Contract)
• Completion of relevant Sport Integrity Australia Education modules (upon acceptance of role)
• Agree to the Prices set out by the Customer in Part B - Contract Detail - Schedule 2, Item 1 Prices.
• The Supplier must provide satisfactory evidence showing compliance with the vaccination requirements under any applicable Direction issued by the Chief Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2005 or a vaccination requirement under any applicable policy or requirement of the Customer.
• Flexibility to travel and attend training/competition events as required and for the required work hours (which may occur outside of usual business hours/days)
• Supplier must be available to provide Services for a minimum of 3.5 days per week (may be split over several days as per sport requirement)
• Minimum qualifications for Sports Physiotherapist:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Be a Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist (through completion of a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy program through a recognized University or through completion of the Experiential Titling pathway) or currently enrolled in a post graduate Masters of Sport Program (due for completion in 2024)
  • Ability to work in Australia as a Physiotherapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Minimum of 20 hours of relevant Continuing Professional Development per year (See APA Guidelines for details)