Exercise Physiologist

MS Plus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Birthday leave

Private health insurance discount

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave

Free parking

Job summary

MS Plus is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our multidisciplinary neurological team. The role involves delivering high-quality exercise physiology services to clients with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions across clinic, community, home, and telehealth settings.

Based at the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre, you will assess, plan, and deliver individualized exercise programs, contribute to reports for NDIs and other funders, and work with a Not-for-Profit

Qualifications

• Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
• Experience in assessments and goal-oriented program development.
• Experience providing exercise physiology support to people with disability, especially neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group exercise physiology sessions in clinic, community, home or telehealth settings.
• Develop individual exercise plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support clients.
• Deliver services to people living with MS and neurological conditions.
• Produce reports and progress updates for funding bodies (NDIS, HCP, etc.).

Skills

AEP

NDIS experience

Home visits

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our experienced and friendly Allied Health team on a full-time fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover). Based at our Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre (NSW), you will provide high-quality exercise physiology services to people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions across clinic, community, home and telehealth settings. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary neurological team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. There is also potential for this role to transition to an ongoing position, subject to organizational requirements and service demand.

Full Time (or part time contract at a minimum of 4 days per week) until October 2027

Location: Lidcombe with center and community/home-based visits across surrounding suburbs.

What does your role include:

Providing exercise physiology sessions to clients one-on-one or small groups within a brand-new specialised gym/clinic setting or in the client’s home or by telehealth

Providing individual exercise physiology assessments and developing individual exercise plans

Work in a multidisciplinary clinic including a team of exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists and range of other services

Delivering service to people living with multiple sclerosis and neurological conditions

Writing comprehensive reports (including NDIS, HCP, and other funding bodies), providing updates on progression against individual goals and providing clinical justification

Be supported by a Not-for-Profit organisation that prioritises the wellbeing of their clients

We seek a self-motivated individual with:

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Experience in assessments and goal-oriented program development/exercise prescription.

Experience in providing exercise physiology support to people with a disability, in particular neurological conditions.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Current Driver License

Experience working within the NDIS, Home Care Packages and community health settings will be highly regarded.

What's not to like? But wait, there's more (what we are offering):

Generous Salary Packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday leave

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave

Free parking

A bit about us:

At MS Plus, we’ve been supporting people to live well for 70 years. From allied health, employment, accommodation and wellbeing programs to trusted advice and support, we’re here for people living with MS and a wide range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, Stroke, Muscular Dystrophy, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. We’re proud to be recognised as a quality provider of specialist employment services, supported disability accommodation, vibrant wellbeing centres and healthy ageing programs, including in-home care throughCare for You at Home.

MS Plus upholds the general principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Convention on the Rights of the Child as directed by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Everything we do is about creating possibilities, breaking down barriers and helping people achieve their goals. Together, we’re building a community of trust, belonging and hope for the future.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Natalie Silvestro on 02 9646 0*** or at ***************@msplus.org.au