Exercise Physiologist – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol at Western NSW Local Health District
Orange, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 25

Salary

104753.0

Posted On

31 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026) (job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 – $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 11 August 2025 – 11:59pm

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Exercise Physiologist – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) position provide consumers who have lived experience of mental illness and or addiction with an enhanced opportunity for improved physical health outcomes.
The successful applicant(s) would have available support by the Allied Health team at Bloomfield Hospital – Orange Health Service and the Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Department at the General Hospital - Orange Health Service.
You would work in collaboration with these teams to deliver appropriate, supportive and safe physical activity and behavioural coaching to our consumers. There are numerous resources available to be utilised in this setting such as access to several gyms, bikes, sport fields, swimming pool, and sporting equipment as required.
Bloomfield Hospital - Orange Health Service is the one of the largest inpatient Mental Health Drug and Alcohol facilities for New South Wales. The inpatient units provide a statewide or district service to adolescents, adults and older people with mental illnesses, mental disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. At Bloomfield Hospital you will be part of a large and supportive multidisciplinary team.
The MHDA team consist of 2 Exercise Physiologists, 1 Senior Physiotherapist and 1 rotating level 1/2 Physiotherapist. You will work closely with wards and staff across other disciplines in allied health, medicine, and nursing.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria
    Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anders Jansson on (02) 6369 3393 or at Anders.jansson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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