Sport Doctor

Description

Base Fee: $12,000 per annum, paid quarterly

Consultations: Additional fee per telephone consult, invoiced monthly

Travel Allowance: Daily fee when travelling with national teams (all flights and accommodation arranged and paid by Softball Australia)

Reports to: General Manager Game Development

Location: Flexible/remote role - Head Office located in Albert Park, Melbourne

Softball Australia - About the Organisation:

We’re Softball Australia (SA) - the national body for softball and the proud home of over 100,000 players across the country. From grassroots fun to elite international competition, we’re here to make sure softball is a sport for everybody - a game that builds friendships, community, and heroes on the world stage.

We’ve just kicked off a bold new five-year strategy with one vision: softball inspires, unites and creates heroes on the world stage. Our focus? People. Play. Promote. Perform.

At SA we live our values - Unified, Respectful, Creative & Brave, and Fun. We build communities, create memories, and support athletes to reach their best both on and off the diamond.

We’re serious about success, but we’re just as serious about enjoying the journey. Because when you work with us, you’ll quickly learn our motto: we do well, we do good, and we have fun!

That’s why we’re looking for a Sport Doctor to play a vital role in supporting our national teams and High-Performance programs. You’ll bring medical expertise, professionalism and care to keep our athletes healthy, safe and performing at their best - both on and off the diamond.

The Role (What You’ll Be Doing):

Softball Australia is seeking a Sport Doctor to provide medical leadership, care and guidance across our High-Performance programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our athletes while supporting coaches and staff in achieving world-class performance outcomes.

You’ll deliver targeted medical consultation and education, develop return-to-play protocols, and collaborate with our performance support team to optimise athlete care. This role combines clinical expertise with strategic insight to help our athletes stay healthy, resilient and competition-ready.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Current registration as a General Practitioner or Sports Physician
• At least 5 years’ experience in high-performance sport environments
• Proven ability to provide medical consultation and manage injuries in elite sport
• Strong understanding of athlete health, performance medicine and anti-doping requirements
• Experience collaborating with physiotherapists, strength and conditioning staff and coaches
• Ability to educate athletes and staff on injury prevention, health management and wellbeing
• Familiarity with the Athlete Management System (AMS) platform
• Current First Aid and CPR certification and Working with Children or Vulnerable People Check

Personal Attributes

• Committed to athlete wellbeing and high-performance sport
• Collaborative and proactive with a solutions-focused mindset
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing schedules
• Excellent communicator able to explain complex medical information clearly
• Ethical, professional and respectful in all interactions
• Flexible with availability for camps, competitions and remote consultations
• Aligned with Softball Australia’s values - Unified, Respectful, Creative & Brave and Fun

Why this Role Rocks

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in Australian softball. You’ll work closely with elite athletes and dedicated performance staff to build a healthy, supportive and high-performing environment. The role offers flexibility, variety and the chance to travel with national teams while contributing to athlete success on and off the diamond.

You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, inclusion and fun. At Softball Australia, we do well, we do good and we have fun.

Softball Australia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Child Safeguarding Message

Softball Australia is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people participating in our sport.

We believe that children have the right to feel safe, respected and valued in all softball activities. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all staff, volunteers, coaches, officials and participants to uphold the highest standards of behaviour.

At Softball Australia we have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, or harm in any form and require all applicants that will work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment this may include a police check.

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You will need to provide:

• Cover Letter - outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements
• Resume/CV - detailing your work history, qualifications, and relevant experience