Exercise Physiologist – Territory Sportsmedicine

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

• $80K – $100K plus commission pending experience.

• Opportunity to build expertise in advanced performance testing technology

• Relocation assistance available for interstate applicants

Join one of the Northern Territory's leading sports and musculoskeletal clinics in a newly created role driven by growth in advanced physical testing and rehabilitation services. Work closely with Sports Doctors, Physicians, and Physiotherapists while helping lead objective performance testing across athletic and tactical populations.

Core Clinical Role:

• Manage a rehabilitation caseload for musculoskeletal, sporting, and return-to-work patients

• Work collaboratively with specialist doctors and physiotherapists on shared care plans

• Deliver exercise-based rehabilitation from early stage through to performance readiness

• Assist with injury prevention and conditioning programs

Performance & Testing Leadership:

• Lead strength, power, and endurance testing using VALD systems

• Conduct and interpret VO₂ Max and aerobic performance testing

• Provide clear reports and recommendations to clinicians, teams, and organisations

• Help develop testing protocols and benchmarking systems within the clinic

Work-Life Balance & Team Environment:

• Flexible scheduling within a supportive multidisciplinary team

• Strong collaboration with Sports Physicians, Doctors, and Physiotherapists

• Opportunity to shape and grow a new service stream within the practice

Work Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity:

• Based in Parap Shopping Village, Darwin — home of the famous Saturday Parap Markets and some of Darwin's best food