Team Doctor – Matildas

Purpose of the Role

The Team Doctor will provide medical services to players and staff of the Matildas (Senior Women’s National Team), working within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment to support preparation and competition performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead player health promotion and injury/illness management in collaboration with the performance health team. 
• Conduct player medical screening, pre-camp clearance, and cardiac screening reviews.
• Provide medical care and emergency pitch-side support during camps, tours, and competitions. 
• Attend medical meetings and contribute to prevention and management strategies. 
• Maintain secure medical records within Football Australia’s athlete management system.
• Liaise with club medical staff, coaching staff, team management, and Football Australia’s Chief Medical Officer.
• Produce post-camp reports for the Chief Medical Officer and General Manager of Performance.

Essential Experience

• Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine expertise. 
• High-performance sport environment experience with sound decision-making under pressure.
• Experience working with teams and multidisciplinary performance staff.
• Strong communication, professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Desirable Experience

• Football-specific experience.
• Experience with a professional club or national sporting organisation.
• Experience working with female athletes.

Qualifications

Required

• Medical Degree
• Member of the College of Sports Physicians
• Advanced Emergency Care / CPR certification

Desirable

• Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist or Registrar
• Sports Doctor or Emergency Physician
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
• Member of Sports Medicine Australia

Location: Team assemblies

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Application Deadline: Friday 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM