Exercise Physiologist Grade 2 - Residential Services
Doveton, VIC, AU, 3177
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About the Role:
Join our team as a Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist on a part-time, ongoing basis (0.21 EFT / 16 hours per fortnight) based at Doveton Community Care Unit.
Step into a rewarding career where you’ll play a key role in delivering best-practice patient care across our Sub Acute services. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, working alongside Senior Clinician Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, and Stream/Team Leaders to achieve excellence in patient outcomes, innovation, and operational effectiveness.
Based at Doveton CCU, this role offers the opportunity to make an impact across all Monash Health sites, giving you the flexibility to broaden your skills and experience in a variety of clinical settings. You’ll be empowered to adapt, grow, and thrive within Victoria’s largest public health service.
If you’re passionate about patient care, professional growth, and working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is the role for you.
About Us:
Doveton CCU provides community residential psychosocial rehabilitation to consumers (18-64 years old) who have a serious mental illness and associated psychosocial impairments. Doveton CCU provides a home-like environment where consumers can continue their recovery from mental illness and develop their skills and capacity for independent living in order to facilitate a transition to the community. Doveton CCU offers an initial residential assessment period that may be followed by a medium-term psychosocial rehabilitation program based on individual needs. Referral sources predominantly include Monash Health community mental health teams (CCTs and MSTTs), adult acute inpatient psychiatric units, and the secure extended care unit (SECU).
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and care coordination in a hospital setting
- Demonstrated specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience in sub-acute services
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to support and lead change in a dynamic healthcare environment
- A creative, solutions-focused approach to improving outcomes for patients and services
- Demonstrated specialist knowledge and sensitivity to ethical, cultural, and individual needs, with a commitment to inclusive, person-centred care
- Membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) desired
Mandatory requirements of the role:
- Relevant Bachelor or Masters degree assessed as eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- Eligibility criteria to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
- Victorian Drivers Licence
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amy Sherman on 0417 165 423.
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: 22 September, 2025