Exercise Physiologist - Grade 1

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Innovation

World-class healthcare

Staff benefits

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville, VIC invites applications for a newly graduated Exercise Physiologist. This 18-month fixed-term role offers hands-on clinical development across inpatient and outpatient services, spanning Aged Care, Neurological and Musculoskeletal streams.

Join a supportive team for meaningful patient care and professional growth. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting with supervision from Senior Exercise Physiologists, participate in service improvements, and

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Exercise Physiology with ESSA accreditation/membership.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams and in writing.
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care and physical conditioning services to patients in group and individual settings.
• Participate in service improvement activities within the Physiotherapy department.
• Receive excellent support from Senior Exercise Physiologists.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

ESSA accreditation/membership

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

An excellent opportunity is available for a newly graduated Exercise Physiologist to begin their career at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. This 18-month fixed-term position offers the opportunity to develop clinical skills and gain valuable experience working within a supportive team across a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient services, caring for patients across Aged Care, Neurological and Musculoskeletal streams.

What you'll be doing

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care and physical conditioning services to patients across both group and individual settings.
• Participate in service improvement activities within the Physiotherapy department.
• Enjoy excellent support from skilled and passionate Senior Exercise Physiologists.

About You

• A recent graduate in Exercise Physiology, with current or eligible membership and accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities effectively.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct: Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.