Exercise Physiologist

Narooma; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free parking

Scrubs provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco invites an Exercise Physiologist to join the Kapooka Health Centre, delivering high-quality rehabilitation and health services within a multidisciplinary Defence setting.

You'll work standard 7:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday, with predictable hours, a civilian role, and access to on-site parking and scrubs. The team focuses on patient-centred care and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post-graduate experience in rehabilitation exercise prescription.
• Tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science per ESSA.
• Current ESSA membership.
• Recent CPD activities in line with ESSA guidelines.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate HLTAID009.
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain Defence Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exercise Science

CPR HLTAID009

ESSA member

Continuing CPD

Education

Bachelor/Master in Exercise Science

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).

What you’ll do

• 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.