Exercise Physiology Professional Lead

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:As per award

**Occupation**:Community services

**Location**:Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander

**Reference**:VG/1879436

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy'. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health's main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
**Position Title**:Exercise Physiology Professional Lead

**Classification**: PZ13 - AH12

**Salary per hour**:$56.60 to $67.95 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**Employment Type**:Fixed Term Contract Part-time 64 hours per fortnight until 13th February 2026

**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.
- As a leader within the organisation, the Exercise Physiology Lead will have delegated responsibilities within multidisciplinary programs, in an allocated Program Lead role. Program Leads will play a key supporting role to the Manager by assuming responsibility for tasks including monitoring program throughput, monitoring waiting lists, identifying learning development needs within the program team and leading activities to promote and market the program.
- 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

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**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 grass