Allied Health Assistant - Exercise Physiology

Ballarat Community Health; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballarat Community Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support clients in participating in prescribed exercise programs and to help build independence under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist.

You will monitor client responses during activity, provide feedback to the treating clinician, assist with health coaching, connect clients with suitable groups and document case notes accurately as part of a funded service.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance.
• Interest in exercise and wellbeing.
• Positive, respectful and caring approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of exercise programs to individual and group clients under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist.
• Monitor clients during exercise and provide feedback to the treating Exercise Physiologist.
• Assist with health coaching and connecting clients with suitable support groups and health and wellbeing programs.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Health coaching

Exercise support

Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Employment type: Max term - 12/11/2027 (parental leave cover)

Help people stay strong, and independent

We're looking for a motivated and community-focused Allied Health Assistant to support clients to participate in exercise, improve their health and build independence. You'll support individual and group clients to participate in prescribed exercise programs. You'll provide encouragement, monitor how clients respond and share feedback with the treating clinician, helping clients develop skills to manage their health. If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in exercise and wellbeing, and want to make a difference as part of a supportive team, this could be the role for you.

Is this you?

You:

• enjoy helping people improve their health and wellbeing through exercise and physical activity.
• understand how Exercise Physiology can improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
• take a positive, respectful and caring approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• hold, or are working towards, a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance.

Your new role

You'll support the delivery of exercise programs to individual and group clients under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist.

You'll monitor clients during exercise and provide feedback to the treating Exercise Physiologist.

The role also involves helping clients build self-management skills and independence through health coaching, education, and connecting them with suitable support groups and health and wellbeing programs.

You will work closely with clients, families, carers, and other health professionals to support clients in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.

As part of working in a funded service, you'll also maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

About us

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that's been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years. We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with six (6) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region. If you'd like to know more about us visit our website http://www.bchc.org.au/

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club

Further information, applications, and accessibility

For a confidential discussion, please contact Warren Faneco, Exercise Physiology Coordinator on 03 53 380 ***.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, 04 October 2026.

BCH is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team at ***************@bchc.org.au and let us know.

Safety and inclusion

BCH takes the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children, older people and vulnerable people seriously. We expect all staff to uphold these standards in their work. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value different life experiences and perspectives and provide care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.

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