Associate Club Doctor
Core
Lead doctor for AFLW and VFL programs while supporting AFL, delivering expert medical care, injury management, and return-to-play decisions across elite football.
Role type
Senior sports medicine physician (clinical lead)
Builds
Player health outcomes, injury prevention strategies, and safe return-to-play pathways for elite football teams.
Domain
Sports medicine / Elite football (AFL)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sports medicine assessment, injury diagnosis, rehabilitation oversight, concussion management, return-to-play decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Female athlete health expertise (RED-S, menstrual health), FACSEP fellowship, postgraduate Sport and Exercise Medicine qualifications
Technologies
Medical imaging coordination, electronic medical records
Responsibilities
Conduct player injury consultations and manage treatment plans; Lead medical decision-making for player welfare and participation; Oversee rehabilitation programs and monitor progress; Coordinate specialist consultations and medical imaging; Provide medical coverage at training and matches; Maintain compliant medical records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on clinical lead
