Seniors Lifestyle Victoria Exercise Physiologist
- Full time or part time considered, ongoing
- Attractive salary packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care. At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
Seniors Lifestyle Victoria is focused on improving functional capacity, enhancing wellbeing, and promoting independence among older Victorians experiencing mild to moderate frailty. The program aims to reduce, slow, or potentially reverse the progression of frailty, thereby helping to minimise avoidable emergency department presentations and hospital admissions.
The program delivers coordinated, person-centred supports that include physical activity, nutrition, medication support, social connection, and health coaching. These supports are tailored to individual goals and strengths, and responsive to local community needs, to promote sustained improvements in health, independence, and quality of life.
The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for delivering Exercise Physiology services within the Seniors Lifestyle Victoria program, including individual assessments and consultations, the development of tailored exercise interventions, and the facilitation of group-based programs.
The role may also include Care Coordination responsibilities, working collaboratively with participants, their families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor personalised action plans aligned with participants’ goals and needs. Through a person-centred approach, the Exercise Physiologist supports improvements in health, wellbeing, functional capacity, and independence, while facilitating access to health, aged care, and community services, supporting navigation of complex systems, and promoting effective communication between providers to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology recognised by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- Current accreditation as a practising member of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- Current driver’s licence.
- Highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient information technology skills, including experience using digital client management systems.
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience in supporting self-management using coaching and/or motivational interviewing approaches for individuals with conditions that impact functional capacity.
- Strong understanding of the Social Determinants of Health and application of person-centred, strengths-based practice principles.
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across diverse communities.
- Knowledge of, or experience working within, My Aged Care, Support at Home, and other relevant community-based aged care programs.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Pratt, Program Manager Client Access and Coordination on (03) 5022 5444.
Apply
To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au
Applications will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.
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Compliance
PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
