Address
Form of work Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Department
Location
Albury
Award/EBA
NSW Health Professionals
Classification
To Be Confirmed
Hours per Week
Closing Date
Position Summary
Dynamic work environment and team focussed culture
Career opportunities and support for professional development
Picturesque NE Victoria location close to regional attractions
Who are we?
Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art Emergency and Mental Health facilities.
The Opportunity
Albury Wodonga Health has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic exercise physiologist to work within our Community Rehabilitation program, part of the Health Independence Program suite of services. This permanent 0.76FTE, Level 2 position provides home and centre based interdisciplinary rehabilitation to clients in Wodonga and surrounding shires, aiming to assist clients to increase their independence and participation. The successful applicant will be supported by the exercise physiology team within Community Rehabilitation, as well as the physiotherapy department.
Primary responsibilities of this role are the provision of exercise physiology assessment and intervention with clients and their carers, including clinical, educative and consultative interventions. The exercise physiologist will work with clients with a range of health diagnoses including cardiac and pulmonary conditions, heart failure, chronic health conditions and falls. Group work also forms a key role including cardiac rehabilitation and exercise rehabilitation group.
What’s in it for you?
We provide full orientation and training and keep you informed of opportunities for professional development so you can be the best at what you do. We also offer excellent staff benefits including salary packaging and novated leasing, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, Fitness Passport and discounted private health membership.
Interested?
For more information about the position, please refer to the Position Description attached or contact the Manager listed below. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Note: All Health workers are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
AWH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and Social inclusion. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants may also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation status and flu vaccination.
Position Description
Exercise Physiologist - Grade One - Level 1-2 Position Description.pdf
Selection Criteria
Mandatory : Bachelor of Exercise Science and Sports Science, post graduate Diploma or Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), or equivalent.
Mandatory : Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), or able to achieve within 6 months of employment.
Mandatory : Current Drivers Licence
Mandatory : Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement realistic treatment and outcome goals for clients, appropriate to entry level or Grade One – Level 1-2 Exercise Physiologist.
Mandatory : Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills which promote service and client interests.
Mandatory : Demonstrated knowledge and interest in hospital and community-based care and rehabilitation.
Mandatory : Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Mandatory : Well-developed time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Mandatory : Understanding of and commitment to Quality Improvement.
Mandatory : Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Contact
Please note that this position will close at 11:30pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.
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ENQUIRIES: people.culture@awh.org.au or 02 6051 7480
