Exercise Physiologist (Inpatient Mental Health)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government is establishing a new 32-bed Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service at Rockhampton Hospital. You will deliver high‑quality exercise physiology care across assessment, intervention and discharge planning for clients with complex mental health needs.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to create recovery-focused care plans, provide clinical education and supervision, and contribute to quality improvement and least restrictive care strategies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology with ESSA accreditation or eligibility.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for mental health presentations.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise physiology care from assessment to discharge planning for acute mental health patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide supervision and education to students and junior staff.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Clinical Judgement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Exercise Physiology

Job description

About us:Be part of what's next in mental health care in Central Queensland! Join our team as we prepare to open a brand-new 32-bed Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service at Rockhampton Hospital.Across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, we provide specialist mental health and alcohol and other drug care that puts people, recovery and wellbeing at the heart of what we do.Our new state-of-the-art facility will feature high and low dependency units, therapy spaces, indoor gardens and purpose-built spaces designed with the wellbeing of consumers and staff in mind.Be part of a team doing things differently, working together and shaping the future of recovery-focused care in Central Queensland.About the role:Move recovery forward.Deliver high-quality exercise physiology care, from assessment and intervention through to risk management and discharge planning, supporting consumers with complex and acute mental health needs.Be part of the team.Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to create personalised, recovery-focused care plans and help consumers, carers and families achieve meaningful goals.Share your expertise. Provide clinical advice, education, supervision and support to students, support staff and less experienced practitioners, helping build skills and confidence across the team.Make an impact.Champion consumer rights, trauma-informed and least restrictive care, use evidence to guide your practice and contribute to quality improvement and the future of inpatient mental health care.About you:You've got a tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology or Human Movement Studies and are an accredited, or accreditation-eligible, member of ESSA. Almost qualified? Applicants awaiting conferral or registration are welcome to apply too!Deliver evidence-based exercise assessment, intervention and rehabilitation, using sound clinical judgement to support people with acute mental health presentations.Confident communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team and can contribute to care planning, risk management, quality improvement and service development.Committed to professional development, reflective practice and recovery-focused care, while creating a safe, culturally responsive and supportive environment for consumers.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $66,283 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I694027Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026#Rockhampton #InpatientMentalHealthThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.