Exercise Physiologist

Balwyn Evergreen Centre; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balwyn Evergreen Centre is seeking a degree-qualified Exercise Physiologist to deliver strength and balance programs for older clients in the community. You will lead allied health staff and instructors, ensuring continuity and variety in classes while focusing on retaining clients and growing participation.

The role requires ESSA or AHPRA accreditation, plus a strong commitment to safety, best practice and collaborating with stakeholders to link clients into ongoing exercise pathways.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Exercise Physiologist with ESSA or AHPRA accreditation.
• Minimum 5 years delivering allied health programs for older people.
• Ability to assess and prescribe clinical exercise to a senior population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strength and balance programs to Balwyn Evergreen clients.
• Develop innovative exercise and movement programs.
• Retain current clients and grow program participation numbers.
• Manage Allied Health Assistant and fitness instructors for continuity and variety.
• Ensure classes comply with grant agreements and aged care standards.
• Provide strategic focus on health and rehabilitation services linking to ongoing programs.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Geriatric Care

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Exercise Physiology

ESSA or AHPRA accreditation

Job description

This position works with the CEO, Allied Health Assistant and exercise instructors to deliver strength and balance improvement programs to Balwyn Evergreen clients. The focus is on retaining current clients, growing current program participant numbers and developing new innovative exercise and movement programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver strength and balance improvement programs to clients

Develop new innovative exercise and movement programs

Focus on retaining current clients and growing program participant numbers

Manage the Allied Health Assistant and fitness instructors to ensure continuity of classes, as well as achieving variety and interest

Ensure classes are delivered in accordance with grant agreements and comply with the Aged Care Act and standards

Provide strategic focus on health, allied health or rehabilitation services that support clients in maintaining strength, health and wellbeing and link them into ongoing exercise programs

ABOUT BALWYN EVERGREEN

At Balwyn Evergreen Centre we believe we are all better when we’re connected. Our purpose is to provide and promote activities, services and programs that actively assist older people to improve their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. We foster a community of friendship, health, wellbeing and independence where members have choice. We reflect the values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and inclusion. Our workforce is expected to adhere to these values in all we say and do.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

You are a degree-qualified Exercise Physiologist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist will be considered) with current ESSA or AHPRA accreditation and adherence to PD requirements. You are compassionate and are committed to client satisfaction and the provision of prompt, attentive services. You will be a team player demonstrating collaboration with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 5 years' experience in delivering allied health programs for older people living in the community.

Proven ability to independentlyassess and prescribe clinical exercise in line with current best practice guidelines.

Ability to identify issues early and develop practical solutions to mitigate risk.

Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with a diverse range of volunteers, older people and colleagues and sensitivity in working with a range of diverse cultures.

Experience in working with older people living with dementia and chronic illness will be highly regarded.

You will be required to provide evidence of:

Accreditation in Exercise Physiology with ESSA (or APHRA)

A current police check or NDIS check (or be prepared to obtain)

Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written

Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders