Exercise Physiologist — Performance Testing & Rehab Lead

Northern Territory Phn; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory PHN in Darwin invites a specialist to join a newly created role focused on advanced physical testing and rehabilitation services. You will work with Sports Doctors, Physicians, and Physiotherapists to lead objective performance testing across athletic and tactical populations.

The position combines rehabilitation caseload management with leadership in testing, reporting, and protocol development, offering a balanced, flexible schedule and an opportunity to shape a new service

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and sport-related injuries.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• Experience delivering exercise-based rehabilitation.
• Understanding of performance testing protocols and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehabilitation caseload for musculoskeletal, sporting, and return-to-work patients.
• Collaborate with sports doctors and physiotherapists on care plans.
• Deliver exercise-based rehabilitation from early stages to performance readiness.
• Lead strength, power, and endurance testing using VALD equipment and interpret results.

Skills

VO2 max testing

Strength testing

Endurance testing

Performance reporting

Tools

VALD systems

Job description

Northern Territory PHN in Darwin invites a specialist to join a newly created role focused on advanced physical testing and rehabilitation services. You will work with Sports Doctors, Physicians, and Physiotherapists to lead objective performance testing across athletic and tactical populations.

The position combines rehabilitation caseload management with leadership in testing, reporting, and protocol development, offering a balanced, flexible schedule and an opportunity to shape a new service