Sport and Recreation are seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic professional to join our ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS) team as the Performance Health Lead. The Performance Health Lead will work within the Performance Services team that provide athletic performance, sport science and sports medicine services to selected athletes from Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports. The Performance Health Lead will lead a dynamic team and work collaboratively across all areas of ACTAS, alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality performance services are delivered to ACTAS athletes. Eligibility/Other requirements: Essential: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Master of Sports Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist Professional registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) Current Professional Indemnity Insurance Current CPR and First Aid Certificate Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au) 2025 Level 2 Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Certificate - https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/ Play by the Rules – Child Safeguarding and Sport Induction e-Learning course - https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/ Desirable: Experience in Sports Epidemiology Knowledge of Strength & Conditioning Principles Current driver’s licence Notes: This is a permanent full-time position located at the Australian Institute of Sport in Bruce, ACT. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to apply: Applicants are requested to submit a current curriculum vitae with contact details of two referees, and a written response of no more than two pages addressing the 8 capabilities (outlined in the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities section within the Position Description) outlining how your skills and experience make you the best candidate for this role. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
