Physiotherapist Mentor

We’re looking for a Physiotherapist Mentor who can live and volunteer in the Solomons for 12 months.

• As a volunteer, your contribution to SINIS through the multidisciplinary team will ultimately improve the quality of the sporting experience for many young people of the Solomon Islands.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and a minimum of 2 years experience ideally in the sporting field.
• You will be working alongside the team to Increase local capacity in the assessment of athletes and the development of relevant injury management and rehabilitation plans.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS), based in Honiara, is an initiative of the Solomon Islands Government, to support athletes, coaches and National Federations of the Solomon Islands who compete at international competitions, including sports that represent Team Solomons at major multi-sport events. SINIS provides centralised performance services, programs and training facilities to 1200 athletes and 100 coaches on scholarships across 30 different sports.

SINIS are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about sport and the opportunity to work with athletes, coaches and local staff in the Solomons. The volunteer would be part of a multidisciplinary team who holistically support athlete and coach programs as they prepare for many levels of training and competition environments. Quality service delivery as well as knowledge and skills sharing are critical elements to positive outcomes of the assignment.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.