Exercise Physiologist Grade 2 - Subacute

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About the Role:

Join our team as an Exercise Physiologist Grade 2 on a part-time, fixed-term basis (0.40 EFT / 30.4 hours per fortnight) parental leave cover until July 2026.

We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity within our sub acute Exercise Physiology team, based at Monash Health – Casey Hospital. With a varied caseload, including neurosciences, amputees and orthopaedic diagnoses. Where you will be responsible for the Exercise Physiology clinical services in the Subacute Inpatient setting.

You will deliver high-quality clinical services, working closely with the broader multidisciplinary teams on the subacute wards. Working within the large, progressive Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology team and will be supported by the wider Senior Monash Health Exercise Physiology team and the Head of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology.

You will be responsible for the supervision of Grade 1 Exercise Physiologists, as well as providing support to Allied Health Assistants and Exercise Physiology students. You will have the opportunity to contribute to broader Allied Health leadership and ward governance. In addition, you will contribute to leadership within the Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology department, with opportunities for different portfolios. Working closely with the operational Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Manager regarding service development and innovations.  

We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. 

As a member of the Allied Health team, you will be expected to work across multiple sites as needed.

About Us:

At Monash Health Allied Health, we share the vision of; One Team; Making a Difference Together.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient centred care and see change and challenges as opportunities to improve. Our teams are interdisciplinary, innovative, and driven by a can-do attitude.

As part of Victoria’s largest public health service, we provide an integrated and collaborative Allied Health service across the full continuum of care. With strong governance structure and a focus on ongoing improvement, we’re proud to be recognised as a leader in health delivery.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Recent clinical experience with GEM and Rehabilitation patients  
• Well-developed interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care 
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge 
• Your proactive and team player attitude 
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills 

Mandatory requirements of the role: 

• Bachelor or Masters degree assessed as eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Meets eligibility criteria to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP
• Experience in the subacute rehabilitation setting 

In Return

You’ll be joining Victoria’s largest healthcare network and be a part of: 

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base  
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills  
• Mentorship & career guidance  
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences  
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies  

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Elyssa McDowell on 0419 697 218.

Position Description can be found here and here. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 3 June, 2025