Exercise Physiologist

RSL Queensland
is the largest ex-service organisation in Queensland – providing practical support, assistance and camaraderie to veterans, current serving Defence members, and their families across the state and nationally.

Mates4Mates
is proudly part of RSL Queensland since its establishment in 2013 and is here for those impacted by service. Mates4Mates supports current and ex-serving Defence Force members and families through our mental health and physical rehabilitation services, skills-based recovery programs, and social connection activities.

Our services are delivered in person through purpose-built Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres and online across Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

Our Exercise Physiologists work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based and informed treatments to veterans and their families to address physical injury, mental health, pain, and chronic disease management. The role also provides a combination of individual and group treatment sessions and lead group exercise and education programs.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Undertaking clinical assessments and implement and evaluate tailored evidence-based therapies to clients to support positive outcomes.
• Communicating with relevant referrers in an effective manner that aligns with best practice, organisational values and legislative compliance.
• Understanding compliance requirements as a provider under funding programs delivered.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of Mates4Mates health and wellbeing programs and services, including group programs, and more

About you

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an exercise physiology position.
• Tertiary qualified in Exercise Physiology and full membership with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Experienced in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunctions, as well as chronic disease and pain management.
• Hold current Working with Children and national police checks valid for paid employment in your relevant state or territory.
• Ability to work independently for clinical work, with support from a remote Clinical Lead and physical rehabilitation team.
• Valid driver's license

Additionally, experience in delivering exercise physiology to current or ex-serving Defence members and their families and experience in provision of both group and individual interventions such as hydrotherapy, Pilates, group conditioning classes will be highly regarded. There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to run programs to meet client needs.

If this role speaks to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume.