Exercise Physiologist

Respond Rehabilitation and Health; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Respond Rehabilitation and Health in Newcastle is recruiting an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) for a flexible part-time position with a clear pathway to full-time as the caseload grows. The role delivers individualized exercise rehabilitation in community and clinic settings, with Medicare-funded consultations, and requires collaboration with GPs, psychologists and other clinicians.

Hybrid working is supported, with professional development and leadership opportunities as the service

Qualifications

• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Motivated, reliable and comfortable working independently.
• Interest in occupational rehabilitation, aged care, mental health and chronic disease management.
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation is desirable, although applicants looking to develop their skills in this area are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Delivering individualised exercise rehabilitation in community and gym settings.
• Providing Medicare-funded Exercise Physiology consultations from a dedicated clinic room.
• Managing a varied caseload across aged care, Medicare, Workers Compensation and NDIS.
• Collaborating with GPs, psychologists, rehabilitation consultants and other healthcare professionals.
• Conducting assessments, monitoring outcomes and preparing clinical reports.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Independent work

Occupational rehab interest

Job description

WE'RE HIRING - ACCREDITED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST (AEP)

Newcastle | Lake Macquarie | Hunter Region | Central Coast

Part-Time | Pathway to Full-Time | Hybrid Working | Future Leadership Opportunities

Looking for more than just another Exercise Physiology role?

Respond Rehabilitation and Health is seeking a motivated Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our team, with opportunities for professional development, a pathway to full-time employment and potential progression into a clinical leadership role.

ABOUT US

Respond Rehabilitation and Health provides individualised exercise rehabilitation across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Region and Central Coast.

We deliver services across aged care, Medicare, Workers Compensation and NDIS, supporting individuals with psychological injuries, chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease and age-related functional limitations.

Our focus is on evidence-based exercise interventions that improve functional capacity, confidence and long‑term independence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are offering a flexible part‑time position, with a pathway towards full‑time employment as the caseload develops.

The role will involve:

• Delivering individualised exercise rehabilitation in community and gym settings.
• Providing Medicare-funded Exercise Physiology consultations from a dedicated clinic room.
• Managing a varied caseload across aged care, Medicare, Workers Compensation and NDIS.
• Collaborating with GPs, psychologists, rehabilitation consultants and other healthcare professionals.
• Conducting assessments, monitoring outcomes and preparing clinical reports.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

There is potential for the right person to transition into a full‑time position and progress into clinical leadership.

Future responsibilities may include mentoring clinicians, overseeing clinical quality and supporting service delivery.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible part‑time position with a pathway to full‑time.
• Hybrid working arrangements combining mobile and clinic‑based services.
• Opportunity to establish a consistent caseload.
• Clinical and administrative support.
• Professional development and future leadership opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Motivated, reliable and comfortable working independently.
• Interest in occupational rehabilitation, aged care, mental health and chronic disease management.
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation is desirable, although applicants looking to develop their skills in this area are encouraged to apply.