Paula Peralta

Career ambitions

My ambition is to hold a leadership position in the Australian sporting system that combines leadership/ managerial roles with selected clinical work (eg. consulting, mentoring, second opinion cases). To my knowledge there are few opportunities in this space.

My 'concrete goal' is to aspire to be a strong female leader for the Australian Team at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and beyond, at Olympic/ Commonwealth Games.

Having attended Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games in team and headquarters roles, I see the opportunity for greater female representation in positions of leadership.

Very few females have been bestowed the Lead Physiotherapist honour for an Australian Team at an Olympics or Commonwealth Games in a Headquarters capacity.

I have been very fortunate to work with some fabulous leaders in these roles, have made the most of these learning opportunities and aspire to be part of the succession plan.