Locum Exercise Physiologist - (Grade 1 or 2) - Portland, VIC

MediRecruit; Portland; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + superannual

Accommodation support

TravelCosts covered

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (Grade 1 or 2) for a locum placement in Portland, VIC. The assignment runs from 31 August to 6 November 2026, Monday to Friday, with a total of 76 hours per fortnight.

You will manage a generalist caseload across diverse conditions, within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a strong AEP with ESSA membership, postgraduate credential in Grade 2, and ability to work across inpatient, community and aged care settings, including

Qualifications

• Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA registration.
• Postgraduate clinical qualification in Grade 2.
• Extensive exercise physiology knowledge with leadership.
• Advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with accreditation and funding systems.
• Competent with organisational IT systems.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Understanding of rural healthcare delivery.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a generalist caseload across diverse conditions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary allied health team.
• Deliver prevention, early intervention, post-acute treatment, rehab services.
• Occasionally act as sole practitioner.
• Provide care across inpatient, community and aged care settings.

Skills

AEP accreditation

Postgraduate qualification

Clinical leadership

Clinical assessment

Strong communication

Accreditation/funding knowledge

IT literacy

Diversity aware

Rural healthcare understanding

Australian work eligibility

Education

ESSA-registered AEP

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Locum Exercise Physiologist - (Grade 1 or 2) - Portland, VIC

About the Role: We are seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (Grade 1 or 2) for a temporary contract placement in Portland, VIC, running from 31 August to 6 November 2026, Monday to Friday (76 hours per fortnight). You will manage a generalist caseload treating a diverse range of conditions across various patient demographics, working within a multidisciplinary allied health team delivering community-based prevention, early intervention, post-acute treatment and rehabilitation services. This role requires adaptability and broad expertise to deliver personalised care across different clinical settings, and may require working as a sole practitioner on occasion.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate + superannuation


• Contract dates 31 August to 6 November 2026


• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight


• Shared accommodation provided if requested, or accommodation reimbursement available if self-sourcing (at agreed policy rate with receipt)


• Travel costs covered, capped at $200 total to and from placement


• Supportive multidisciplinary allied health team


• Excellent clinical variety across inpatient, community and aged care settings

About You:

• Tertiary qualification and accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with membership through ESSA


• Post graduate clinical qualification(s) in specialty area of practice (Grade 2)


• Significant (Grade 1) or extensive (Grade 2) clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in exercise physiology


• Advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills with ability to implement treatments for individuals and groups


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems


• Computer literacy including organisational IT systems and emerging technologies


• Understanding of the needs and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds


• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of rural healthcare delivery


• Eligible to work in Australia

Additional information

• Competitive hourly rate + superannuation


• Contract dates 31 August to 6 November 2026


• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight