The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is seeking experienced Sport and Exercise Physicians to join our Performance Health network and contribute to delivery of world class athlete care.
As WAIS looks towards LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond, we are continuing to strengthen the way athlete health services are delivered across our high performance programs. We are seeking practitioners who are passionate about supporting athletes to perform at their best while prioritising long term health, wellbeing and sustainable success.
Working within a collaborative high performance environment, Sports Physicians play a critical role in supporting athlete availability, informed decision making and integrated healthcare alongside coaches and performance support practitioners, helping athletes progress towards Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship success.
About WAIS
The Western Australian Institute of Sport 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.
Our Performance Health Approach
WAIS is evolving its sports medicine service to provide greater accessibility, consistency and integration across athlete support services.
The model is designed to:
- Improve athlete access to sports medicine services within daily training environments.
- Strengthen collaboration between physicians, physiotherapists and other performance support practitioners.
- Support timely clinical decision-making and efficient care pathways.
- Improve continuity of care through shared clinical systems and communication processes.
- Enable proactive management of athlete health and performance risks.
- Deliver a consistent experience for athletes across WAIS programs.
Physicians engaged by WAIS become valued contributors within a broader multidisciplinary performance environment while maintaining their independent contractor status.
Contract Opportunities
WAIS is seeking Expression of Interest for a number of Sports Physician contractor opportunities.
Current opportunities include:
- Long term appointments aligned to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic cycle.
- A short term appointment from October 2026 - April 2027.
Successful applicants may be offered one or more clinic sessions per week, subject to service requirements, athlete demand and availability.
We are seeking practitioners who can provide approximately one day per week of service delivery, or the equivalent of two half-day clinics.
Fees
- $1,000 - $1,250 per day plus superannuation.
- Half day arrangements available.
- Final rates will be determined based on qualifications, experience and service commitment.
Services We Are Seeking
Successful practitioners will contribute to the delivery of sports medicine services including:
- Assessment and management of athlete injury and illness.
- Athlete health screening and monitoring activities.
- Clinical input into injury management and return-to-performance planning.
- Collaboration with physiotherapists and other performance support disciplines.
- Participation in athlete case discussions and relevant multidisciplinary forums.
- Maintenance of accurate and timely athlete records within the WAIS Athlete Management System.
- Provision of medical advice that supports athlete health, wellbeing and performance outcomes.
- Referral and coordination with external medical and specialist providers where required.
What We’re Looking For
We are interested in connecting with physicians who bring both strong clinical credentials and a collaborative approach to athlete care.
Essential Requirements
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), or advanced training status with demonstrated high-performance sport experience.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- National Police Clearance.
- Appropriate Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
- ABN and capacity to contract for services.
Highly Valued Experience
- Experience supporting athletes within Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games pathways.
- Experience working in Institute or Academy of Sport environments.
- Experience within multidisciplinary performance support teams.
- Strong understanding of athlete-centred care in high-performance settings.
- Experience working with both developing and internationally competitive athletes.
Why Join WAIS?
This is an opportunity to:
- Work with some of Western Australia's most talented athletes.
- Be part of an integrated and collaborative Performance Health team.
- Contribute to Australia's high-performance sporting system.
- Support athlete success on the pathway to LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
- Help shape the future of sports medicine service delivery at WAIS.
