Exercise Physiologist

About Us?The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. 

Our Allied Health teams are dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland in their journey. We offer several services within the IUIH network to Our Community including Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Dietetics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Diabetes Education and much more.

**About the Role?

This is a full-time permanent position.

As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with the IUIH you will be responsible for providing prescription, programming, rehabilitation, and behavior change and support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in SEQ. The primary of this role is to provide direct culturally appropriate exercise physiology services to the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Services include one-on-one consults in various environments including gym, hydrotherapy, home visits and outdoor locations. We are seeking candidates with experience and a strong interest in delivering exercise physiology services in pre- and post-natal care. This role will involve facilitating the Deadly Fit Mums and Work It Out programs.

Within this role, you will be required to:**

• Provide person centered care in a meaningful way that encourages and priorities time to connect with clients to determine best practice outcomes.
• Triage service delivery needs with the client e.g., one on one or group support options.
• Work closely with member service staff including General Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Workers, Community Liaison Offers and the greater Allied Health Team to support clients in an integrated way.
• Contribute to a dynamic team with leadership opportunities available in the form of member service led initiatives, clinical discussions, team meetings, joint projects, student and trainee supervision and continuous quality improvement of services.
• Work in a fast paced, continually evolving organisation in response to community need. 
  
  Delivering Deadly Fit Mums and Work It Out Program

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Valid Working with Children Clearence (QLD Blue Card) – required prior to your commencement
• Valid Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD Yellow Card)– required prior to your commencement
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Relevant degree in Exercise Physiology
• Current Accreditation registration with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA)

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

What Can we Offer?At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
• Onsite Presto's Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Friday 10th October 2025