Exercise Physiologist

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 65232

**Working in community health has never been more important or meaningful.**

Be part of a Community service that embeds evidence-based practice and provides outstanding clinical care.

**Our Journey**

The Aged and Community Care (ACC) Program provides an interdisciplinary service to support people over the age of 65 in the community. The program aims to keep the client independent within their community, proactively promoting health and independence, and self-management whilst assisting with timely interventions to prevent deterioration of the condition, and admission to hospital or residential care. We offer a client-centred, goal directed approach to a growing and diverse population.

**A Day in the Life**

This is a unique opportunity to join our large, friendly community-based team. You will be working across a variety of specialisms and client conditions including (but not limited to): Orthopaedic, Neurological, Oncology, Pain management and Cardiorespiratory. You will deliver individual and group exercise physiology services within a community centre, clients' home environment and community settings. Working with a diverse range of clients offers great variety
- no two days will be the same

This role comes with opportunities to learn, grow and expand your knowledge within an experienced, supportive team. You will also have access to in-house professional development, and 1:1 support from a Grade 3 Exercise Physiologist.

**About You**:

- You lead by example, and thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- You are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to clients
- You are an experienced Grade 1 who is looking at a new opportunity or a new graduate ready to take the first step in your career
- You are enthusiastic, compassionate, proactive and team player attitude
- You are excited to be involved in quality improvement projects in our relentless pursuit of excellence

**What you need**:

- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science or equivalent as per Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) approved courses
- Meets eligibility criteria to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
- Current drivers' license
- Current accreditation as an AEP

**In return we will provide**:

- A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting
- Achievable KPI’s with strong focus on delivering evidence based, comprehensive care
- Supported by a large exercise physiology team (within the Aged and Community Care program and wider Monash Health organisation)
- Access to Senior Exercise Physiologist & regular supervision with an appointed Grade 2 supervisor(s) (both 1:1 and peer supervision)
- Opportunities to participate in quality improvement/research activities/committees and portfolios
- Work life balance (no expectation to stay longer hours)
- Genuine career progression pathways
- Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within aged care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Trinh Vo on 0427 886 803.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values:
**How to Apply**

**Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).