About the 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:
• The VFLW Doctor will attend (1) one training night per week.
• The VFLW Doctor will attend each match day.
• The VFLW Doctor will be responsible for all medical services and care of Collingwood VFLW players on training nights and match day.
• The VFLW Doctor will provide all medical services for all VFLW pre-season and in- season games across 2026 season.
• The VFLW Doctor will keep abreast of and ensure compliance with rule and regulations under the AFL Anti-Doping code including compliance ASADA, WADA and other rules and regulations regarding medical treatment services and procedures, medications and/or supplements and do all things necessary to ensure that the Club complies with those requirements.
About you
To be successful as the VFLW Doctor, you will have:
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Clinical Competence
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Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury management, and rehabilitation.
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Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure during games.
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Attention to Detail
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Ensures compliance with AFL Anti-Doping regulations and medical protocols.
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Maintains accurate records of treatments and medications.
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Communication Skills
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Clear and empathetic communication with players, coaches, and medical staff.
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Ability to explain medical issues and recovery plans in simple terms.
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Integrity and Professionalism
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Upholds ethical standards and confidentiality.
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Ensures player welfare is prioritised over performance pressures.
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Adaptability and Problem-Solving
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Responds effectively to unexpected injuries or emergencies.
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Adjusts treatment plans based on evolving player needs.
Football Club’s are fast-paced environments but you will engrain yourself into the Collingwood culture, remain agile, adaptable, and consistently champion our Company values of DO BETTER, SIDE BY SIDE, A NEST FOR ALL and FLY HIGHER.
What we offer
As a valued staff member of our Sporting Club you will be a part of a fun, inclusive and flexible work environment:
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Access to state of art High Performance Gym Facility
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Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade
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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 careers@collingwoodfc.com.au. Applications close COB Friday 19 December 2025 (however, we may close this earlier if we receive a large volume of applications).
Please keep reading…
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box.
So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
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. The 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 provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
As an organization we are 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. Our organization requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.
To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/76/careers
