Exercise Physiologist

Position description

• $50,640 Base Salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), 1-year contract
• Based in Melbourne

We have an opportunity for an Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology laboratory.

The position sits in a clinically-focused research team and the key focus of the role will be interacting with research participants, supervising exercise training with research participants, assisting with the implementation of and project management of exercise physiology research projects. This position involves working across two sites: Heartwest Hoppers Crossing, and the Baker Institute at the Alfred Centre, Alfred Hospital.

The Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology lab is focused on enhancing the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases in at risk groups. We use innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to enhance our understanding of cardiometabolic diseases, especially those that are characterised by exercise intolerance. To do this we combine state-of-the-art imaging-based approaches (MRI, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound), invasive hemodynamic studies, exercise testing, cellular and molecular exercise physiology and bioinformatics.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the planning, execution and completion of clinical research projects that aim to improve patient’s outcomes under the supervision of study investigators.
• Supervise exercise training with research participants.
• Assist with the implementation and project management of exercise physiology research projects.
• Assist with implementation and delivery of exercise physiology programs as part of relevant clinical trials.
• Undertake assessment of study participants, including administration of quality of life questionnaires, exercise testing, physical function and assessment of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
• Undertake data collection, data entry and data analysis and collect trial outcome measures related to exercise intervention.
• Monitoring training progress and coordinating study activities.
• Liaising with clinical staff and communicating study progress to study investigators.
• Promote effective communication within the team and work in a collaborative manner with research study team members at the Baker Institute.

You will have:

• Have accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and have experience within the field of cardiometabolic health.
• Have a high level of clinical competence with proven experience in building rapport and treating a diverse client base with a wide range of needs.
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in approach to service delivery.
• Have excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive approach to teamwork and willingness to undertake a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute.
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive team member and contribute to team development and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Highly developed written communication skills to ensure accurate case recording and statistics.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team as well as on own initiative without close supervision.

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Expressions of Interest should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting reference (EH01). We are reviewing Expressions of Interest as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa, and be immunised with the Covid-19 Vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and a current influenza vaccination in accordance with mandatory vaccination of health care workers directions. More details of the role can be found in the position description, for further information please contact the person listed below.

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Associate Professor Erin Howden
Head, Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology
E: ***********@baker.edu.au