Exercise Physiologist

AKG Group; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development fund

Monthly supervision with national team

Staff discounts

12 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Superannuation contributions during 12

Annual leave purchase/cash out

Flexible working arrangements

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AKG Group is seeking an Exercise Physiologist (or an ESP/OT/ PT with appropriate registration) to support clients across Maroochydore, Gympie and Caloundra. The role involves health and vocational assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and providing both individual and group sessions including telehealth.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with employers to enhance employability and sustained employment.

Qualifications

• Qualified health professional with ESSA membership or registered as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist (AHPRA).
• Experience building work capacity or return-to-work settings preferred.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and vocational assessments and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Provide individual and group interventions, workplace services, and telehealth support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and employers to improve client outcomes.
• Deliver specialist services including ergonomic assessments, FCEs, and pre-employment screens.

Skills

Exercise Physiologist

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Education

ESSA membership

AHPRA registration

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

• Temporary Fulltime role (12 months) - will consider part-time hours - commencement mid to late January

• Cover our sites in Maroochydore, Gympie and Caloundra and some telehealth services

• 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

• 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.