Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2, headspace - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Life/work balance initiatives

Gym memberships (Fitness Passport)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites an Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2 to join headspace Eastern Suburbs Menta Health Service in Bondi Junction. The role focuses on 1:1 care and a group program for young people, as part of the After Hours Pilot. Shifts include early and late starts in a supportive, dynamic team.

Temporary part-time position, 24 hours/week, with salary in the $40.05–$46.80 per hour range plus superannuation. Applications close 27 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualifications per NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership with Exercise Sports Science Australia.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science or equivalent as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 exercise physiology services to youth with mental health concerns.
• Develop and support a health and exercise group program as part of the headspace After Hours Pilot.
• Collaborate within the SESLHD Mental Health Service and headspace Bondi Junction team.

Skills

1:1 client work

Group program support

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science

Eligibility for Exercise Sports Science Australia membership

Job description

Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2, headspace - Eastern Suburbs Menta Health Service

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time (until June 2027)

Position Classification

Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2

Remuneration

$40.05 - $46.80 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

24

Requisition ID

REQ692239

Location

Bondi Junction, Sydney

Applications close date

27 September 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

The Role

Come Work With Us!

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people? An exciting professional development opportunity exists to gain experience in the early intervention mental health space as an Exercise Physiologist. The Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for 1:1 work with young people as well as developing and supporting a health and exercise group program that runs as part of the headspace After Hours Pilot Program.

This position will be shift work - shifts include 08:30-17:00, 09:30- 18:00 and 11:00-19:30.

Where you'll be working

headspace Bondi Junction is part of the SESLHD Mental Health Service. The SESLHD Mental Health Service provides specialised clinical services and care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area (in both hospital and community settings). Headspace Bondi Junction At headspace Bondi Junction you will work within a highly dynamic and passionate team working with young people with mild to moderate mental health concerns. You will be involved in service delivery within headspace Bondi Junction and the local area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative, progressive and caring team.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership with Exercise Sports Science, Australia; hold a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; and demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in in delivering evidence-based exercise physiology services to consumers with mental illness or transferrable skills.
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both engage patients/clients and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using evidence based practice, commensurate with years of experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use and application of professional and clinical digital technologies.
• Demonstrated participation in quality improvement processes, commensurate with years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to the demands and pressures of the role while managing time effectively.
• Current drivers licence or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

For role related queries or questions contact Nefeli Pnevmatikos on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website