Senior Exercise Physiologist - Allied Health at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Exercise Physiology, Clinical Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Patient-Centred Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Patient Assessment, Clinical Guidance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time (33 hours per week), Temporary 5.5 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 72009) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT Section: Allied Health Closing Date: 02 August 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced Exercise Physiologist to join the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH) Exercise Physiology Team. Based within Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services (BDARS), this position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients' recovery and wellbeing while working in a contemporary rehabilitation-focused hospital environment. As part of a dedicated and collaborative Exercise Physiology team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based services across a range of clinical settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and hydrotherapy programs. Working closely with multidisciplinary health professionals, you will support patients to improve their function, independence and quality of life through tailored exercise interventions and rehabilitation programs. Under the limited direction of the RACS Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Service Manager, you will play an important role in delivering patient-centred rehabilitation services, contributing to service development and supporting positive health outcomes for a diverse patient population. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical expertise across a broad scope of practice while gaining valuable experience within a specialist rehabilitation setting. You will be supported by the Canberra Health Services Exercise Physiology Profession Lead, who provides professional leadership, mentoring and clinical guidance to promote excellence in practice, professional growth and high-quality service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your skills while working within a highly regarded allied health service committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. The successful applicant will be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting will be highly regarded, along with the ability to safely deliver hydrotherapy services within a clinical environment. Pool rescue training will be provided. This position may require participation in weekend, on-call, and rotational rosters, with the flexibility to work across a range of services, locations, and programs to meet operational and patient care needs. A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Allison Maher at allison.maher@act.gov.au or Megan Sullivan at megan.sullivan@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based exercise physiology services across inpatient, outpatient, and hydrotherapy settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored rehabilitation programs that improve patient function and independence.