The National Office of SMA have created this page as a service to Members. If you are interesting in obtaining more information about any of the listed positions, please follow the link or contact the relevant institution.

Sports Trainers please contact your State Branch for information on providing coverage.

If you have a position that you would like to appear on this page please email Emma Sullivan in the National Office.

Research Assistant at the University of Ballarat

The University of Ballarat, School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences are looking for a new Research Assistant. In this role, you will be expected to assist three researchers across a variety of projects and tasks contributing to the School’s program of sports injury prevention.

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Closing date: 27th July 2008

Allied health professionals for Sydney

Health professionals in a multi disciplinary allied health practice in Gladesville (NSW), about 15 mins west of the CBD. We currently have an opportunity for like minded health professionals to join our practice and would like to invite a dietitian, psychologist, or any other allied health professional who would like to either relocate or establish their practice within a large practice (currently over 10 000 patients on database). We currently have two rooms available on either a sessional or weekly basis with full reception services. Contact is Michael Cogan (Clinic Manager) on 02 9816 3071.

University of Canberra opening for Professor in Physiotherapy

The University of Canberra has an opening for a Professor in Physiotherapy. The Professor will provide leadership and vision to influence physiotherapy education, research and the development of physical health policies in Australia. Specifically, the successful candidate will have prime responsibility for the ongoing development and expansion of the Discipline of Physiotherapy.

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Closing date: 25th July 2008

Academic positions available at the University of Western Sydney

The University of Western Sydney, Australia has a range of academic positions available in the School of Biomedical and Health Science. There are 4 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions are in the areas of sport and exercise science and physical education. Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: motor development and skill acquisition; biomechanics; clinical exercise physiology; sport science and coaching; and social-cultural aspects of recreation, sport, and exercise. There is also a Professor/Associate Professor in Public Health position that will work closely with other staff in implementing existing programs and in contributing to a range of new research and teaching initiatives.

Click here for more information regarding Lecturer positions. Click here for more information regarding the Professor/Associate Professor position.
Closing date: 6 August 2008

Please direct all enquiries to Professor Gregory Kolt at g.kolt@uws.edu.au or telephone +61 2 4620 3747

Tournament Doctor for 2009 Brisbane Tennis International

Tennis Queensland is seeking to appoint a Doctor (referred to as the Tournament Physician) for the 2009 Brisbane International. The Brisbane International is a combined mens and womens tennis event being conducted at the new State Tennis Centre at Tennyson. As a requirement of the ATP and WTA associations, we are required to provide our athletes the services of Tournament Physician.

Remuneration options can be discussed on an individual basis, options include access to tickets to the event, accreditation to the event etc.

This is a great event to be involved in and exciting opportunity to be close to the action at a world class event in Brisbane and the new state of the art Tennis Centre.

Our requirements include the provision of a Chief Physician who would be the contact person for the WTA and ATP during the event. The role is primarily for the players at the event, separate assistance is sought for general public. The WTA and ATP also provide Primary Health Care Providers (PHCP) and Massage Therapists separate to this role.

If you are interested, or would like any further information on the role, please do not hesitate to contact me for further details. Please feel free to pass this information on to other local Sports Physicians who may be interested in this role. We are looking to secure a Physician in the coming weeks. Our preference is for qualified physicians to have a sports specialty.

Brisbane International - Australian Open Series Event
2nd - 4th January 2009
State Tennis Centre - Tennyson
Duties - Official Tournament Physician of the Brisbane International. Servicing athletes only.
Further information please contact Cassie Derrick, Tournament Operations Manager, Brisbane International, cderrick@tennis.com.au or phone (07) 3426 4888.