The role
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated broad experience in Sports Medicine
- Demonstrated knowledge of key sport integrity policies including the World Anti-Doping Code and the Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills including a proven ability to clearly explain complex medical information to a wide variety of audiences
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and carry out complex projects independently
- Strong liaison, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Mandatory qualifications
- applicants must hold a qualification of Medical Doctor with current AHPRA registration
Job description
This position is responsible for the provision of medical guidance to inform all areas of Sport Integrity Australia operations, including our anti-doping testing, education, investigation and intelligence functions, our integrity complaints function, as well as our role in implementing nationally consistent policies on the improper use of drugs and medicine in sport.
The Medical Officer is a member of the Science and Medicine Team and works closely with the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC) Chair and Members. The position involves frequent contact with sports medicine personnel as well as the provision of education to both clinicians and others working in sport. The Medical Advisor will, at times also be required to liaise with external stakeholders to promote integrity and anti-doping matters in sport.
The duties of the Medical Officer will vary according to the needs of Science and Medicine Team, directed by the Chief Scientist and the needs of the ASDMAC, requested by the Chair or members.
These could include supporting the following teams:
- ASDMAC – researching and preparing literature relevant to the ASDMAC committee and presenting on roles or tasks undertaken as Medical Officer
- Education – reviewing, writing or delivering education materials on anti-doping medical issues for athletes, support personnel and medical practitioners
- Science and Medicine – interpreting Athlete Biological Passports in regards to possible medical conditions
- Policy – providing input and advice on the Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy in sport and any other relevant policies
- Legal – reviewing athlete submissions and discussing medical aspects with the legal team
- Investigations and Intelligence – promptly answering questions that are raised about cases where there are medical matters involved
- Integrity Complaints – advice on submissions of a medical nature, including injury both physical and psychological or where sports medicine personnel are involved
- Sport Partnerships– support of the engagement team in development of information for sports or to answer any specific medical questions from sports or clinicians working in sport.
Eligibility requirements
Use of AI in Recruitment
Sport Integrity Australia may use Microsoft Copilot to support limited administrative aspects of the recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select candidates, and all decisions are human-led and based on merit.
Candidates must ensure their application reflects their own skills, experience and abilities. Any use of AI must be responsible, transparent where required, and must not misrepresent their suitability for the role.
Candidates will be asked to disclose their use of AI when submitting an application and may also be asked to so at various stages throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Principles for us of AI in recruitment as well as the Principles for agency use of AI in recruitment which outline expectations for the responsible, ethical and transparent use of AI when applying for APS roles.