About WAIS 

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia. WAIS has a proud history of Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who have accomplished amazing achievements within sport and in life. WAIS enables and supports WA athletes to achieve success on a national and international level. Our culture of Striving for Excellence is lived through the behaviours of athletes and staff that demonstrate Passion, Integrity, Quality and Teamwork. 

WAIS is proudly supported by the State Government and is a member of the National Institute Network who collectively support National and State Sporting Organisations to deliver the National High Performance Sport Strategy. 

About the role 

To provide services to WAIS as a Massage Therapist, the applicant must meet the minimum requirements of:

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma of Remedial Massage
• Medically oriented and/or sports related post-graduate soft tissue courses.
• Certification in Myofascial Dry Needling (typically a minimum 6 day full time course)
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance

Professional Recognition

• Membership with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) or other industry association in remedial massage and myotherapy fields (i.e., IRMA)
• Membership with Sports Medicine Australia as a Soft Tissue Therapist

Competencies

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with elite athletes from a variety of high performance sport such as athletics, cycling, swimming, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rowing and basketball.
• Experience must include the assessment, treatment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and advanced knowledge of specialized soft tissue techniques
• Although experience travelling with State level high performance sports teams to National level competitions is desirable, it is essential to have attended local competitions as Soft Tissue Support Staff.

How to apply:

WAIS reviews its Approved Provider List annually, in February of each year. To register your interest as a WAIS approved provider, please create an account via our career’s portal and apply at https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs

Please submit your resume and the above relevant qualifications.

All providers are subject to approval from the WAIS Chief Medical Officer.