Transform cancer care - pioneer exercise physiology in paediatric oncology, support young patients, and shape the future of allied health
Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Until October 2027
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ601021
Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
This newly created position is part of a two-year pilot program designed to demonstrate the benefits of incorporating exercise physiology into the care of children and young people undergoing oncology treatment, as well as during their recovery in the months that follow.
The role will involve conducting assessments and delivering interventions across a variety of settings, including inpatient wards, the paediatric oncology day unit, community environments such as family homes, and via telehealth.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team - particularly Paediatric Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, medical staff, and nursing staff within the Oncology Service. As part of the HNEKids Allied Health service, you will provide assessments, interventions, and care plans for patients of the John Hunter Children's Hospital Oncology Service. The Allied Health team is a dedicated group of skilled professionals committed to evidence-based practice and ensuring that the goals of each child and family remain at the centre of care.
This position reports to the Director of Allied Health. You will be supported as you establish this new service, with orientation, opportunities to shadow colleagues, and access to ongoing clinical supervision. The service also strongly promotes ongoing professional development for all clinicians.
About you:
You are a motivated clinician with the initiative to drive this two-year pilot project, combining direct intervention with research and data analysis to evaluate the impact of an Exercise Physiologist within Paediatric Oncology.
You bring strong communication and adaptability, enabling you to engage effectively with children and young people at varying stages of treatment and distress, while also working collaboratively with families to establish meaningful and achievable goals.
This is a pioneering opportunity to shape a new service, contribute to clinical care, and generate evidence that will inform the future of exercise physiology in paediatric oncology.
Requirements:
* Must hold a bachelor degree in exercise and sports science, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
Additional Information:
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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