Exercise Physiologist

Serco; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Scrubs provided

Christmas & New Year Leave

Job summary

Serco is seeking an experienced Exercise Physiologist to join the Kapooka Health Centre, delivering high-quality rehabilitation and fitness guidance to Defence members in a multidisciplinary setting.

Standard hours are 07:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with predictable shifts and opportunities to contribute to community health services within the Army facilities near Wagga Wagga. A focus on safety, compliance and patient-centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ post-graduate experience in rehabilitation exercise prescription within the last 5 years.
• Tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science as determined by ESSA.
• Current membership with ESSA.
• Recent CPD engagement per ESSA requirements.
• Current CPR certificate (HLTAID009).
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Defence Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on all aspects of physical training and rehabilitation.
• Make recommendations on members’ fitness prior to medical review boards.
• Engage other allied health professionals as necessary.
• Advise on current and future fitness for military service.
• Assist Allied Health with assessment, treatment, training and maintenance of resources.
• Coordinate patient administration, records, and clinic operations.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Rehabilitation exercise prescription

Exercise physiology

Defence healthcare knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science (ESSA)

Job description

SNSW –Exercise Physiologist– KapookaHealth Centre–Full Time
Timing - 7:00 to 15:00
Days - Monday to Friday

Are you a passionateExercise Physiologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniqueprimaryhealthcare setting?
We’re seekingExercise Physiologistswho are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver highquality care to Defence members

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance– predictable hours,finish on time,Christmas& New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment– professional, healthfocused patient cohort
• Collaborative team– feel valued and supportedin amultidisciplinary team
• Quality patientcentred care– make a real impact
• Civilian role –be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practicalperks– free parking andscrubs
• Wellbeing support– mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About theKapooka Health Centre

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside of Wagga Wagga within the Kapooka Military area located at Blamey Barracks. All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training here, known as the “Home of the Soldier”. These health facilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC). It has a 50-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka. Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

Whatyou’lldo

• Provide advice on all aspects of physical training and rehabilitation including:
• Making recommendations on members fitness prior to medical review boards
• Engagement of other allied health professionals as necessary
• Advice to authorised personnel as to current and future fitness of Eligible Personnel for military service
• Assist Allied Health professionals with assessment, treatment, training and maintenance of resources.
• Coordinate patient administration, records, and clinic operations
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

What you bring

• At least 2 years’ full-time or part time equivalent post-graduate experience in rehabilitation exercise prescription within the last 5 years.
• Tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science as determined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Current membership with ESSA.
• Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development activities in accordance with ESSA.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance

Who we are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.