Exercise Physiologist Grade 1

Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does.Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services.Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.

Role Description

Fixed Term Contract part-time 48 hours per fortnight

6-month contract until 12th of July 2024

The role will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement client centred exercise programs for clients with chronic and complex conditions. Situated across the inpatient and centre based service delivery settings, the successful applicant will provide exercise physiology services to groups and individuals.

You'll demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning and exercise prescription skills, and be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation, treatment and management of your clients.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Full membership of ESSA
• Current Drivers Licence

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor on 5471 3086.