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Form of workMDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Exercise Physiologist
Permanent Part Time –64 hours per fortnight
Classification: Dependant on Experience
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
MDHS is seeking a Grade 1 or 2 Exercise Physiologist to join our Community Services team in this permanent role. In this position you will be expected to work across both acute and community teams. The role is designed to provide specialist Exercise Physiologist assessment and intervention to those community clients who access Community Services at Maryborough District Health. Enjoy the benefits of working within a supportive team with a broad clinical load. Flexible working conditions are available. Apply now!
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
- Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding and skills in health promotion and program development
- Eligible for membership to the ESSA
- Knowledge of chronic and age-related conditions
- Basic Life Support Certificate
What's in it for you?
- Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
- Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
- Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications / Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and eligibility for full membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of chronic and age-related conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding and skills in group work.
- Established practice in the principles of client-centred practice.
- Understanding and skills in health promotion and program development.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated understanding and skills in group work.
- Ability to communicate in a timely and effective manner
For further information, please contact Meagan O'Halloran via ***************@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0407 or Lauren Dowling via ******@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0463.
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 7th April 2024.
Applications are to include:
- Covering Letter
- Resume
- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.
MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.
