Exercise Physiologist

AnglicareSA; City of Playford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing program

Parental leave

Job summary

AnglicareSA is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for a blended role based at our Playford clinic with community visits to customers’ homes. You will design and deliver individual and group exercise programs to help older adults improve strength, mobility and wellbeing.

Join a multidisciplinary Allied Health team and contribute to enabling independence and active living for older people in our community. A tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and ESSA accreditation are essential, along

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology.
• Current ESSA accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake community visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Exercise Physiology assessments and tailored programs to support customers’ health, mobility and independence.
• Design and facilitate individual and group-based exercise programs, including falls and balance, Healthy Hearts and Breathe Easy.
• Provide targeted Exercise Physiology services within customers’ homes.
• Collaborate with customers, families, carers and other health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology

ESSA accreditation

Job description

• Enjoy a blended role combining clinic-based work at Playford with community visits
• Access dedicated clinic spaces, gym facilities and equipment to deliver individual and group programs
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and partner with the broader care team
• Make a meaningful difference by helping older people remain active and independent
• Access competitive salary packaging

• Enjoy a blended role combining clinic-based work at Playford with community visits
• Access dedicated clinic spaces, gym facilities and equipment to deliver individual and group programs
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and partner with the broader care team
• Make a meaningful difference by helping older people remain active and independent
• Access competitive salary packaging

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as an Exercise Physiologist and be part of something bigger - helping older people stay active, independent and connected to the lives they value.

What you’ll do

Join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in a varied role primarily based at our Playford clinic, complemented by community visits to customers’ homes.

Using our dedicated clinic spaces, gym facilities and equipment, you’ll design and deliver individual and group-based exercise programs that help older people improve their strength, mobility and overall wellbeing. You’ll build meaningful relationships with customers and work alongside their families and broader care team to support independence and achieve goals that matter to them.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Delivering Exercise Physiology assessments and tailored programs that support customers’ health, mobility and independence
• Designing and facilitating individual and group-based exercise programs, including falls and balance, Healthy Hearts and Breathe Easy
• Providing targeted Exercise Physiology services within customers’ homes
• Collaborating with customers, families, carers and other health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes

What you’ll bring

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Have

• A tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology
• Current accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake community visits

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Experience supporting older adults or working within community aged care
• Knowledge of the ageing process, chronic health conditions and the principles of self-management and positive ageing
• Experience developing and facilitating group-based exercise programs

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More To Enjoy

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.