Exercise Physiologist

AKG Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development fund (pro‑rta

Monthly group supervision with team

Purple Perks discounts

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Superannuation contributions

Annual leave purchase/cash out

Flexible working arrangements

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AKG Group in Cairns, Queensland, is seeking an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) or an OT/Physiotherapist with AHPRA registration to join our health services team. This part-time role involves health and vocational assessments, delivering evidence-based clinical interventions, and providing individual and group services, including telehealth as required.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in building work capacity, strong organization, and the ability to engage clients effectively.

Qualifications

• ESSA membership for Exercise Physiologist or AHPRA registration for OT/Physiotherapist is required
• Blue Card and Police Check and MyID are obtainable

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and vocational assessments and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions
• Provide individual and group interventions, workplace services, and telehealth when needed
• Collaborate with stakeholders and employers to improve client outcomes
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and professional development
• Support clients with diverse clinical presentations and psychosocial barriers

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Job description

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

The Opportunity

• Work 3 days a week (flexible on days)
• Conduct health and vocational assessments, and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions
• Provide individual and group interventions, workplace services, health and wellbeing seminars, and telehealth services
• Use your discipline-specific skills to address health and vocational barriers, increase employability, and support sustained employment
• Support clients with a range of clinical presentations and psychosocial barriers
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and training for professional development
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and employers to improve client outcomes
• Provide specialist services including manual handling training, ergonomic assessments, FCEs, pre-employment screens and workplace assessments

About you

• Exercise Physiologist with ESSA membership or Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with AHPRA registration
• Experience building work capacity or working in a return to work setting preferred
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Proven ability to motivate and genuinely engage with people
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card and Police Check and MyID
• Drivers licence

More than just a salary!

• Will consider relocation assistance (pro-rata)
• Bonus potential Professional Development fund (pro-rata)
• Monthly group supervision with our national team of Exercise Physiologists
• "Purple Perks" Staff Discounts from a large number of well-known retail/travel and adventure companies
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave
• Ability to purchase or cash out annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education assistance and study leave
• Proven career development and promotion opportunities
• Access to EAP for both you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.