Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Gosford and Wyong Hospitals
Requisition ID: REQ645713
Applications Close: Sunday, 29th March 2026 at 11:59pm
At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Exercise Physiologist to join our Mental Health team and play a key role in improving the physical health and wellbeing of consumers across our inpatient mental health services.
About the Opportunity
As a Senior Exercise Physiologist (Level 3), you will work autonomously with minimal direct supervision while collaborating closely with inpatient mental health teams, consumers, and their support networks. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based exercise physiology services and lead innovative programs that support recovery and improved physical health outcomes for people experiencing mental illness.
This role provides an opportunity to influence service development and build capacity within mental health services by integrating physical activity and exercise into consumer care.
In this role you will:
* Provide advanced exercise physiology assessment and evidence-based interventions for mental health consumers with complex physical and mental health needs.
* Design, implement and evaluate innovative individual and group exercise and physical activity programs within inpatient mental health settings.
* Provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding the development of exercise programs, activities, facilities and evidence-based resources.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, carers and families to develop person-centred treatment plans that support recovery and physical health outcomes.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical handover, case conferences and discharge planning to support coordinated care.
* Provide clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to early career exercise physiologists and students.
* Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research activities and service development within the Mental Health service.
* Deliver in-service education to mental health staff and carers to enhance the integration of physical activity into consumer care.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Exercise Physiologist who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to improving the physical health of mental health consumers. You will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Exercise and Sports Science (or equivalent) that provide eligibility for full membership with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, as well as a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence and the ability to meet NSW Health screening requirements, including National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
* Demonstrated extensive clinical experience as an Exercise Physiologist, including work with consumers with complex health needs.
* Experience delivering assessment, exercise prescription, health education and behaviour change programs for adult mental health consumers.
* Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and support to students or early career exercise physiologists.
* Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives, evaluation processes and/or research that improves service delivery and clinical practice.
* Strong organisational, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate consumers and adapt communication styles to suit diverse audiences.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Katherine Nicholls
Phone: 0474 071 873
Email:
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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