Exercise Physiologist

Full time to suit your work life balance
- Come join one of WA's largest Age Cared providers
- Why not take advantage of $18,550 salary packaging & pay less tax?

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

**About the role and where you will be working**:
We are seeking a Exercise Physiologist to join our Allied Health Team in Southern Cross Care WA. While this role will be based in East Fremantle, there is also a significant caseload based in the community, with home visits being a regular part of your workload.

Your responsibilities will include providing exercise physiology services to our clients of the Health and Wellness Centre and in the community. You will support a mixed caseload of clients and utilise your clinical skills to provide high quality practice to ensure optimal person-centred outcomes.

**We’ll also be asking you to: -**
- Provide exercise physiology services to existing and new clients that aligns with client goals and wellness.
- Utilise clinical reason and evidence-based practice to ensure clinical standards are met and maintained.
- Maintain clinical documentation
- Liaise with other team members to develop well-coordinated holistic treatment for clients.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all clients

**About you**:
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be an accredited Exercise Physiologist with a relevant Bachelor's degree. You will ideally have an understanding of Aged Care standards, and able to demonstrate a high level of quality clinical care. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to time manage and organise your day well. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a difference in our residents' lives.

**To be considered for this role, you’ll need**:

- A Bachelor's degree as an Exercise Physiologist (and be registered with your governing body).
- Demonstrate a high level of quality clinical care.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to make clients feel at ease.
- A valid Australian driver's license.
- Aged Care knowledge/experience is highly desirable.

**Working with us**:
At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment

**How to apply**:

- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
- Copy of your AHPRA registration

**About us**:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
**Listen, Act**, **Do not give up, Work as one.**

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.

**Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.**

**For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au