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Physiotherapist – Para-Sport

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal-winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.

The QAS is highly invested in Paralympic sports, and this role provides Physiotherapy support to our Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball, and Para-Archery programs.

The successful candidate will support the transition of athletes from the QAS Para-Unit into elite sport training environments and contribute to projects relating to the uplift in Para-sport within the QAS.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Provide integrated physiotherapy services that optimise athlete health, wellbeing, and performance within QAS-supported programs.
  • Engage in proactive screening, monitoring, and management processes that support early intervention and long-term athletic development.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the Athlete Management System (AMS) to maintain continuity of care and performance insights.
  • Collaborate closely with coaches, performance support staff, and medical practitioners to align health strategies with performance goals.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary planning and review meetings, offering expert guidance on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and workload management.
  • Foster strong relationships with athletes and staff to create a collaborative, athlete-centred performance environment.
  • Engage in continuous improvement through consultation with the Physiotherapy Technical Lead and contribution to system enhancement initiatives.

The QAS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all athletes, children and young people that are involved in QAS supported sport programs.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Essential Requirements

  • Sports Medicine / Physio / Allied Health Degree
  • National Police / Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Current Title of APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist OR APA Neurological Physiotherapist
  • Current full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist
  • Brisbane South ▸ Queensland ▸ Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
  • $118,967 to $127,942 pa + super and leave loading

Application Instruction

Please Provide The Following Information To The Panel To Assess Your Suitability

  • A current résumé – This should include the contact details of at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and work performance within the previous two years.
  • A brief response (1 page) describing why you are best suited person for this role with consideration to our values and behaviours

 

Leandro Carbone

Licenciado en Actividad Física (Universidad del Salvador) y Especialista en Fisiología del Ejercicio (Universidad Nacional de La Plata). Cuenta con dos maestrías internacionales: MSc. Strength and Conditioning (University of Greenwich) y MSc. Complex Systems in Sports (Universitat de Barcelona).

Está certificado por la National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) como Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) y Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Además, se desempeña como docente en la Universidad del Salvador.

Actualmente es CEO de Comunidad LIFT y NSCA Manager LATAM, liderando proyectos de formación y desarrollo profesional en ciencias del deporte. También se desempeña como Director of Data Science & Performance Innovation en Utah Soccer (Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals y Real Monarchs), donde lidera la estrategia de innovación, análisis de datos y sistemas de rendimiento a nivel organizacional.

Ha ocupado roles destacados como Coordinador de Rendimiento en la Selección Mexicana de Fútbol y Sports Scientist en HUDL, integrando ciencia aplicada, tecnología y metodología contemporánea en el alto rendimiento.