WAIS is seeking an experienced sports physiotherapist to join our Performance Support team as a Performance Health Lead on a 0.8 FTE maximum term contract through to 31 December 2028.
In this role, you will lead physiotherapy practice across WAIS, driving high standards and supporting athletes to perform at their best while maintaining a strong focus on health and wellbeing.
Working closely with athletes, coaches and multidisciplinary support staff, you will deliver integrated, athlete centred care aligned with program goals and WAIS’s Win Well philosophy.
About Us
The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia, proudly supported by the State Government and a member of the National Institute Network. Since 1984, WAIS has supported Western Australian athletes to achieve success at national and international levels, including Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship competition.
We work in partnership with National Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Associations, VenuesWest and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport to deliver high quality daily training environments.
At WAIS, success is about winning well. While performance matters, how we achieve it matters just as much. Our culture is built on excellence, teamwork and respect, with genuine care for people at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
As the Performance Health – Lead, you will oversee the physiotherapy discipline at WAIS – setting direction, supporting practitioners and ensuring consistent, high quality care across our programs.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and develop a team of physiotherapists, fostering a connected and high-performing discipline
- Drive injury prevention, treatment and return-to-performance strategies across sports
- Work closely with coaches and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated athlete support
- Use data and insights to inform decision-making and improve performance outcomes
- Embed consistent standards, innovation and continuous improvement across physiotherapy practice
- Provide hands-on physiotherapy support to athletes within assigned programs
This role suits a leader who enjoys working in dynamic sporting environments and is confident balancing performance outcomes with athlete wellbeing.
About You
You are an experienced and accredited sports physiotherapist who brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability and a genuine care for people.
You’ll be well suited to this role if you:
- Hold relevant physiotherapy qualifications with AHPRA registration
- Have extensive experience in high-performance sport environments
- Bring strong capability in injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play
- Have experience leading or mentoring others
- Communicate effectively and build strong relationships across teams
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing priorities
- Take a balanced approach to performance and athlete wellbeing
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to shape physiotherapy practice within a values driven high-performance environment. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at WAIS, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your application through the WAIS Careers Portal: https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs and to view the full position description.
Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For role‑related queries, contact the People & Culture team at hr@wais.org.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We will close the process early if we identify a suitable candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
