Exercise Physiologist

**Reference Number**:2863

**Category**:Allied Health

**Department**:Cancer Services

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

The integrated model of multidisciplinary care within Cancer Services relies on a dynamic, appropriately qualified, and skilled team to support patients undergoing care in both the Inpatient and Ambulatory settings, with a key focus on integrating Wellness and Supportive Care into standard care.

**About the role**
- This position delivers exercise physiology services to oncology outpatients by providing patient services (individual and group), consulting to staff, and supporting the work of the Wellness and Supportive Care program.
- A regular day will see you:

- Deliver independent and group-based evidence-informed exercise physiology services for individuals with cancer undergoing cancer treatment within onsite and home-based settings.
- Deliver comprehensive education and guidance to patients on managing their health conditions, actively engaging them and their caregivers in the decision-making process.
- Encourage patients to take an active role in their own care while making health education a key focus of every interaction.
- Receive and support referral and triage activities with support from senior exercise oncology team staff.
- Work apart of a multidisciplinary Exercise Oncology Team, including accredited exercise physiologists and physiotherapists and be open to supervision with more experienced staff.

**About you**
- As the Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
- To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

- A Bachelor's degree in Exercise & Sports Science and a Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Current accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- A recent graduate or at least six months of work/clinical experience as an Accredited Exercise scientist or Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
- Interest in Oncology and/or exercise prescription for individuals with chronic disease.
- Interest in professional development and ongoing clinical supervision
- Team player and ability to work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health staff.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients & other health professionals.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently and within an inter-professional team environment.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational and excellent time management skills.

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Thursday 1 May 2025