Exercise Physiology Professional Lead

**Position Title**: Exercise Physiology Professional Lead
**Classification**: 3B
**Salary per hour**: $56.45 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
**Employment Type**: Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight
**Award**: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description The Exercise Physiology Professional Lead role is responsible for profession-specific leadership and governance of the Exercise Physiology workforce within Dhelkaya Health, in addition to responsibilities for clinical care and program leadership.
The Exercise Physiology Professional Lead will work in close collaboration with Chief Allied Health Officer, Program Managers and other relevant stakeholders across the organisation to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services by staff who are supported to perform their roles within an evidence-based framework. The Exercise Physiology Lead will also fulfil an advisory and advocacy function within the organisation for matters relating to their professional discipline. This position will have a strong focus on engagement and support of AHP's through clinical supervision, proactive approaches to mitigating clinical risk, workforce strategies and recruitment, professional development, maintaining professional standards, and promoting a collective professional identity within Dhelkaya Health.
The Exercise Physiology Lead will also maintain a clinical caseload and have delegated responsibilities for oversight of designated community, outpatient or inpatient programs to support the Program Managers. The allocation of these responsibilities will vary according to the discipline needs and individual staff circumstances.
This role is primarily based at the Dhelkaya Health Castlemaine campus but may be required to work at alternative organisational sites as directed.

About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology
- Minimum of 7 years' professional work experience in relevant discipline
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong understanding of current disciplne frameworks and key competencies required for allied health roles
- Expereience leading effectively withinin a clinical governance framework

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor on 03 5471 3086