Exercise Physiologist

The Opportunity:
  
This diverse and exciting role offers a genuine opportunity to ensure you enjoy coming to work each day along with making a positive impact on the community as a whole.

The Mission:

Our client’s purpose is to improve the lives and wellbeing of the Australian Defense Force community affected by injury and trauma. Their vision as a values driven organisation is to ensure all members of the ADF community are supported physically, psychologically, and socially.    

The Role as an Exercise Physiologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatments and wellbeing programs. You’ll support veterans and their families across areas such as physical injury, chronic disease management, pain, neurological dysfunction, and mental health.

The role includes a mix of individual and group sessions, as well as leading exercise and education programs. You’ll also contribute to program design and evaluation, liaise with stakeholders, and help create a safe and supportive environment within our rehabilitation facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments and implement tailored exercise-based therapies.
• Deliver both individual and group rehabilitation programs, including hydrotherapy, Pilates, and conditioning classes.
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of wellbeing programs.
• Liaise with referrers and external stakeholders to promote services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with ESSA and funding frameworks.
• Stay current with contemporary exercise physiology practices and participate in supervision and professional development.

• Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology and ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist membership.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an exercise physiology role.
• Skilled in managing musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction, chronic disease, and pain.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work independently with support from a remote Clinical Lead.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• (Preferred) Experience supporting Defence members and families, delivering both group and individual programs.

• Work-life balance – part-time and flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Career development – access to supervision, CPD opportunities, and professional support.
• Purpose-driven impact – meaningful work supporting veterans and families to thrive.
• Wellbeing focus – supportive team culture, with access to wellbeing initiatives.
• Variety in your role – mix of one-on-one therapy, group programs, and involvement in service design.