Exercise Physiologist – Experienced or New Grad

Overview

Exercise Physiologist – Experienced or New Grad - Longreach, Queensland.

Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This organisation has been providing culturally competent allied health, aged care, mental health, and wellbeing services for over 30 years. Servicing more than 50 remote and rural Queensland communities, they are a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with strong community connections and a commitment to supporting healthier people.

Position Description

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement exercise programs aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, and restoring optimal physical function, health, and wellness for clients.

Core duties will include but will be limited to:

- Screen and risk-stratify clients for safe and appropriate exercise interventions
- Assess movement capacity across all ages and health levels
- Run established group classes (falls prevention, cardiac, pulmonary health)
- Design safe, individualised exercise programs
- Provide health education, advice, and support
- Deliver interventions for those at risk of chronic conditions or injury
- Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders

This role includes outreach travel with occasional overnight stays to surrounding communities. All work-related travel expenses are subsidised.

Benefits

- Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing up to $15,900
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- $180/fortnight rental subsidy (Longreach only)
- Annual flight home after 12 months of service
- Relocation assistance + initial housing
- 10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support
- Paid parental & partner leave
- EAP for you and your family
- Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus

For those relocating to the area, the organisation will provide initial shared housing to support your move and help you get settled; with an ongoing rental subsidy provided once you settle into your own accommodation.

Why join this team?

- Varied clinical caseloads with exposure to diverse presentations
- True community-based primary healthcare at no cost to clients
- Friendly culture with strong peer and professional support
- Multidisciplinary environment enabling holistic, wraparound client care
- Structured supervision and mentoring, with the option to choose an external mentor
- Career progression opportunities and leadership pathways

Qualifications & Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology
- Current or eligible registration with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- Current unrestricted C-class Australian driver’s licence
- Combined Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening (or eligibility)
- Australian work rights
- Queensland Health credentialing (desirable)
- Strong communication skills, MS Office literacy, and awareness of local health issues

After Hours Requirements

No

Salary Information

Starting from $80,445 + super + salary sacrificing options.

About Longreach

Longreach offers wide horizons, clear skies, and strong community spirit. You’ll enjoy a warm welcome, minimal traffic, and regular local events—from country race meets and camping trips to agricultural shows and festivals. The town is home to iconic attractions including the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum, and the Thomson River. Whether you’re after adventure, connection, or a laid-back lifestyle, Longreach offers it all.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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