VFLW Doctor

People & Culture Coordinator | Collingwood Football Club Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892. Local residents, community and business leaders and politicians all hoped that having their own football club could help bring a measure of pride to a downtrodden suburb. In 2025, CFC is one of the great icons of Australian sport. Our history spans 130 years, 16 premierships and more finals appearances than any other club. Most importantly, Collingwood has grown from being a football club to a sports club with a commitment to our community. The opportunity Reporting to the AFLW Doctor and the Executive General Manager – Women's Football, the VFLW Doctor will provide medical care and services for all VFLW players during training and match days throughout the season. This role ensures compliance with AFL Anti‑Doping regulations and oversees treatment, medications, and procedures to maintain player health and safety. Key responsibilities include: Attend one training night per week. Attend each match day. Provide medical services and care for Collingwood VFLW players on training nights and match day. Deliver all medical services for all VFLW pre‑season and in‑season games across the 2026 season. Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with rules and regulations under the AFL Anti‑Doping code, including ASADA, WADA and other medical treatment policies, medications and supplements, and undertake all actions necessary to ensure Club compliance. About you To be successful as the VFLW Doctor , you will have: Clinical competence. Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury management and rehabilitation. Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure during games. Attention to detail. Ensures compliance with AFL Anti‑Doping regulations and medical protocols. Maintains accurate records of treatments and medications. Communication skills – clear and empathetic communication with players, coaches and medical staff and ability to explain medical issues and recovery plans in simple terms. Integrity and professionalism – upholds ethical standards and confidentiality and ensures player welfare is prioritised over performance pressures. Adaptability & problem‑solving – responds effectively to unexpected injuries or emergencies and adjusts treatment plans based on evolving player needs. What we offer Access to state‑of‑art High Performance Gym Facility. Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade. Opportunities to support with Collingwood community outreach and volunteer programs (Magpie Nest Cafe). To Apply If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organisation. Please send this application to . Applications close COB Friday 12 December 2025 (however, we may close earlier if we receive a large volume of applications). Important Statements We believe in being a Nest For All – we champion respect, diversity and inclusion to make our Club a safe and welcoming place for all. Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. All applicants must obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment. To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr