Exercise Scientist

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways, education and培训

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell is seeking a qualified Exercise Scientist to deliver evidence-based exercise programs for older adults. You will assess, plan and implement interventions with a multidisciplinary team on-site, with possible home-based support, aiming to maximise mobility, balance and independence.

You will join the Burwood hub in a permanent full-time role, working 9am–5pm across five days. ESSA accreditation, group leadership experience, and aged care exposure are essential, with opportunities

Qualifications

• ESSA accreditation as an Exercise Scientist.
• Experience in conducting physical assessments, developing care plans, and implementing evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Experience leading group exercise programs tailored to various ability levels and health conditions.
• Strength and conditioning sessions or balance groups such as Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi.
• Experience in the Aged Care or Community Sectors (desirable).
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor client progress and adapt programs to optimize outcomes.
• Educate participants about healthy aging and injury prevention.
• Maintain detailed records and contribute to program evaluation.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• High-level organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Commitment to BEST philosophy of Believe, Excel, Support and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based exercise programs for older adults.
• Assess, plan and implement safe, effective exercise interventions.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and autonomy.
• Support on-site and potential home-based services.
• Contribute to program evaluation and records.
• Maintain client progress and adapt programs as needed.

Skills

ESSA accreditation

Physical assessments

Care plans

Group exercise leadership

Pilates

Yoga

Tai Chi

Aged care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Caseload management

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

BEST values

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Burwood?

• Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role:

As a qualified and dedicated Exercise Scientist, you will deliver evidence-based exercise programs specifically designed for older adults. You'll work alongside our multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement safe, effective exercise interventions that enhance mobility, strength, balance, and overall wellbeing for our clients on-site and with a possibility of home-based services

You will play a pivotal role in our Burwood Hub, where our services are goal-directed and aim to maximise independence and autonomy.

The position is permanent full time, 5 days a week - 9am-5pm.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and are committed to delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them.

We are looking for individuals with:

• ESSA accreditation as an Exercise Scientist
• Experience in conducting physical assessments, developing care plans, and implementing evidence-based clinical interventions
• Experience leading group exercise programs tailored to various ability levels and health conditions
• Eg strength and conditioning sessions or balance groups such as Pilates (reformer & floor-based), Yoga, and Tai Chi
• Experience in the Aged Care or Community Sectors (desirable)
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals
• Monitor client progress and adapt programs to optimize outcomes
• Educate participants about healthy aging and injury prevention
• Maintain detailed records and contribute to program evaluation
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• High-level organizational skills and computer literacy
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on theBESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check employee card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
• Drivers license and own car registered and insured

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here:Exercise Scientist PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!