Exercise Physiologist

Livingin Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Group in Canberra is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to deliver high-quality exercise physiology services across personal injury and preventative health schemes. You will assess clients and create personalised, evidence-based programs across gyms, pools, homes, workplaces, and community settings.

Applicants must be ESSA-accredited, hold a valid driver’s licence, and demonstrate initiative and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Current ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• Strong initiative and communication skills.
• New graduates welcome with onboarding and supervision.
• SIRA Allied Health Practitioner number an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise physiology assessments and personalised exercise programs.
• Work across settings including gyms, pools, homes, workplaces and community environments.
• Apply clinical reasoning to develop and monitor client-centred plans.
• Collaborate with health professionals, insurers, employers and support networks.
• Support return to work and meaningful engagement in life.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Collaborative mindset

Learning agility

Education

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA)

Job description

GET TO KNOW ALTIUS

Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we've branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.

YOUR NEW ROLE

Based in our Canberra office, this diverse and rewarding role will see you working as part of a national, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality exercise physiology services to clients across personal injury and preventative health schemes.

You will:

• Support clients to restore their physical and mental wellbeing, achieve functional goals, and return to work or life following injury or illness
• Complete comprehensive assessments and deliver personalised, evidence-based exercise programs across a range of settings including gyms, pools, homes, workplaces, and community environments
• Apply sound clinical reasoning to develop, implement, and monitor client-centred plans, tailored to their unique goals
• Deliver services in line with the Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services, with a strong focus on evidence-based care and client outcomes
• Identify and address physical, psychological, social, and environmental barriers to recovery, providing holistic strategies to support return to function and meaningful engagement in life
• Collaborate with other health professionals, insurers, employers, and support networks to ensure cohesive and effective service delivery

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll be supported to grow your clinical confidence and diversify your skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US

• Current membership with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• A strong sense of initiative, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• New graduates welcome - we offer structured onboarding, regular supervision, and professional development pathways
• SIRA Allied Health Practitioner number (an advantage, but not essential)

You'll work with clients across a variety of schemes, including:

• Workers Compensation & CTP - Functional capacity programs to support people back to work and life
• NDIS - Exercise and capacity-building programs tailored to participants' goals
• Life Insurance - Holistic functional recovery programs designed to promote independence and wellbeing
• Health Coaching - Telehealth coaching to support corporate clients in lifestyle change and chronic disease management
• Pre-employment and Functional Capacity Assessments

WHY JOIN US?

• Deliver a wide variety of Exercise Physiology and Wellbeing Services to support people across all stages of recovery and health
• Flexible working arrangements including office, community, and remote delivery
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture that values clinical excellence and personal growth
• Access to internal wellbeing programs and team events

HOW TO APPLY

If Altius sounds like a place to be you click 'Apply Now'.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you're interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please call Monique Marques on , or email:

Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.