Lead Exercise Scientist - Strength & Rehab Coach

Kieser Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD allowance

Free facility access

Paid parental leave

Recharge Leave

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Kieser Australia is seeking an Exercise Scientist to join our Bayside clinics (Brighton, Sandringham, South Melbourne). You’ll prescribe exercise, supervise training, and educate on strength training for prevention and long-term health outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, delivering evidence-based care and outcomes. This is a hands-on role with opportunities for growth and a supportive, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Exercise/Sports Science or current 3rd year Physiotherapy with relevant units completed.
• Valid Australian working rights and placement/practicum in Exercise Prescription.
• First Aid/CPR certification and NDIS Worker Screening + Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 training, assess strength, analyze movement to help clients achieve goals.
• Apply biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and motor control to deliver evidence-based solutions.
• Provide science-backed health, fitness, and performance guidance to clients.
• Develop tailored exercise prescriptions for recovery, prevention, and peak performance.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists to deliver outcomes.
• Track and reassess progress for new and long-term clients to stay motivated.
• Assist clients to hit targets, recover from injuries, and perform at their best.
• Complete essential admin tasks to support seamless client care.
• Deliver top-tier service reflecting Kieser’s commitment to quality and innovation.

Skills

Movement analysis

Biomechanics

Exercise prescription

Client assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Exercise Science or 3rd year Physiotherapy

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Job description

About Us

At Kieser, we’re more than a network of Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning clinics. Our mission is to help people live stronger, healthier lives through science-backed exercise and rehabilitation. Our team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Scientists work together to deliver client care that’s evidence-based, innovative and focused on long-term outcomes.

Make an Impact with Kieser

About Us

At Kieser, we’re more than a network of Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning clinics. Our mission is to help people live stronger, healthier lives through science-backed exercise and rehabilitation. Our team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Scientists work together to deliver client care that’s evidence-based, innovative and focused on long-term outcomes.

We’re growing fast and are on the lookout for like-minded professionals to help shape the future of health in Australia while building a career they enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Join our team as an Exercise Scientist and make a real difference. We are currently recruiting for our

Bayside clinics. We have roles available at Kieser Brighton, Kieser Sandringham and Kieser South Melbourne. You’ll prescribe exercise programs for clients and supervise their training, whilst providing education on the power of strength training for prevention and long-term health outcomes.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to empower people to live life to the fullest.

What You’ll Do

• Lead 1:1 training, run strength assessments, and analyse movement to help clients crush their goals.
• Apply biomechanics, physiology, sports psychology, and motor control principles to create evidence-based solutions that actually work.
• Give clients practical, science-backed advice on health, fitness, and performance so they feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
• Develop and implement tailored exercise prescriptions that support recovery, prevention, and peak performance.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists to deliver health outcomes to clients.
• Establish, track, and reassess progress for both new and long-term clients to keep them motivated and moving forward.
• Guide clients to hit their fitness targets, recover from injuries, and perform at their best.
• Complete essential admin tasks to support seamless client care.
• Provide top-tier service that reflects Kieser’s commitment to quality and innovation
  
  

What We’re Looking For

If you’re an Exercise Scientist, you’re passionate about helping people and believe in strength training for prevention and long-term health, we want to hear from you.

Must-haves

• Bachelor of Exercise/Sports Science or currently undertaking 3rd (or subsequent) year Bachelor of Physiotherapy, where at least 2 of following units have been completed: Physiology & Anatomy, Biomechanics/Human Movement and/or Exercise Programming/Prescription
• Valid Australian working rights
• Relevant placement/practicum learning regarding Exercise Prescription
• First Aid & CPR certification
• NDIS Worker Screening + Working with Children Check
  
  

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years’ relevant experience
• Private practice background
• Previous experience in strength-training environment
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Structured onboarding + ongoing professional development
• Clear career pathways and leadership program
• Fun team culture, social events, and wellbeing programs
• Free access to Kieser facilities + discounted family memberships
• Recharge Leave (1 day) + Birthday Leave (half day)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Up to $1500 annual PD allowance
• Opportunities to participate in domestic & international outreach programs
• Clear career pathways and leadership programs
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels valued. If you’re passionate about health and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re ready to start a career with Kieser, apply now!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.