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

Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)

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