Exercise Physiologist

About the role

As an Exercise Physiologist you will work closely with clients to design and implement personalised exercise programs, utilising both our gym and hydrotherapy pool for treatments. You will play an essential role in helping clients manage chronic conditions, recover from injury and improve overall physical health and wellbeing.

You will assist in the day to day operations of the hydrotheraphy centre, ensuring all programs and services are offered in a safe and welcoming environment with an emphasis on best practice, governance and legislation, while providing a high level of customer service to all patrons.

For additional information about the role please read the Position Description.

About the Opportunities

We currently have two Permanant Full Time positions available to join our Wellness Team as an Exercise Physiologist.

• 1 x Full Time position 38 hours/week      Monday-Friday roster
• 1 x Full Time position 38 hours/week      Tuesday -Saturday roster

The suitable applicants would be required to work across department operational hours.

Essential criteria

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Exercise Science/Physiotherapy or related field
• Exercise Physiologist Accreditation
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor procedures and systems
• Sound technical knowldge in client programming
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with the ability to use standard software packages
• Current First Aid Certificate (including Provide First Aid, provide Basic Emergence Life Support and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resusitation)
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check

Commencing salary: $78,619.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Lisa Galvin, Rostering Coordinator,

About us

At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more

Aquatics and Leisure provides a number of facilities including a gym, pools, and a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre to the residents of the Penrith Local Government Area. We are proud of our highly performing team who have won a number of recent state and national Austswim and Swim Australia awards.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.