Onsite Exercise Scientist

EMP Onsite; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 319,000 - 410,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Support from injury prevention team

Future project opportunities

Job summary

EMP Onsite is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Consultant for a short-term project across regional New South Wales. The role blends remote prep with onsite delivery, delivering evidence-based injury prevention initiatives to improve workforce safety and reduce musculoskeletal risks.

You will conduct risk observations, functional assessments and education, reporting findings and supporting safety improvements over an 8-week engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience in workplace injury prevention, occupational rehabilitation, ergonomics or functional assessments.
• Understanding of manual handling principles and musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage your own schedule and deliver work independently.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within regional NSW.

Responsibilities

• Conducting workplace task observations and identifying injury risks.
• Completing individual movement screening and functional assessments.
• Delivering practical injury prevention education and coaching.
• Supporting improvements in manual handling, movement preparation and safe work practices.
• Conducting job task assessments and identifying opportunities for risk reduction.
• Engaging with operational leaders and employees to promote positive safety behaviours.
• Contributing to project reporting, recommendations and injury prevention resources.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Time management

Education

Exercise Physiology

Physiotherapy

Exercise Science

Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

EMP Onsite | Regional NSW | Fixed-Term Project Opportunity

$7,000 - 9,000 Total Project Remuneration | Flexible Delivery | 8-Week Engagement

About the Opportunity

EMP Onsite is seeking an experienced and motivated Injury Prevention Consultant to support the delivery of a short-term workplace injury prevention project across regional New South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a large operational organisation, delivering practical, evidence-based injury prevention initiatives designed to improve workforce capability, reduce musculoskeletal injury risks and support safer work practices.

The project will run over approximately 8 weeks, combining onsite delivery with flexible remote project work.

About the Role

Working alongside EMP Onsite's leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering key components of a structured injury prevention program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting workplace task observations and identifying injury risks.
• Completing individual movement screening and functional assessments.
• Delivering practical injury prevention education and coaching.
• Supporting improvements in manual handling, movement preparation and safe work practices.
• Conducting job task assessments and identifying opportunities for risk reduction.
• Engaging with operational leaders and employees to promote positive safety behaviours.
• Contributing to project reporting, recommendations and injury prevention resources.

Project Structure

Weeks 1–2 | Remote Preparation

Participate in online project meetings, planning and program preparation.

Weeks 3–6 | Onsite Delivery

Approximately 12 hours per week of onsite delivery across regional NSW, involving workplace assessments, employee engagement, education and practical coaching.

Weeks 7–8 | Remote Reporting & Handover

Support the development of project findings, recommendations and final reporting.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently in operational environments and enjoys delivering practical, hands-on injury prevention solutions.

Ideally, you will have:

• Qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience in workplace injury prevention, occupational rehabilitation, ergonomics or functional assessments.
• An understanding of manual handling principles and musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage your own schedule and deliver work independently.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel within regional NSW.

Experience conducting Job Task Analysis (JTA), workplace risk assessments or delivering manual handling training will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• $7,000 - 9,000 total remuneration for the project engagement.
• Approximately 8 weeks of project involvement.
• Four weeks of onsite delivery, approximately 12 hours per week.
• Flexible remote work during project setup and reporting phases.
• Opportunity to work with a large operational workforce.
• Support from EMP Onsite's experienced injury prevention team.
• Potential opportunities for future project-based work.

About EMP Onsite

EMP Onsite is a leading provider of workplace injury prevention, early intervention and workforce health solutions.

We partner with organisations across Australia to deliver practical, evidence-based programs that improve worker health, reduce injury risk and strengthen workplace safety performance.