Exercise Physiologist (UNSW Medicine Lifestyle Clinic)

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Healthcare

Exercise Physiologist (UNSW Medicine Lifestyle Clinic)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 1-year Fixed Term parental leave contract
• Remuneration: $82K - $93K base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Work rights required: Full time Australian work rights for the duration of the contract.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The Clinic

The UNSW Medicine Lifestyle Clinic is a centre of excellence providing physical activity, lifestyle and health programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease, injury and disability. Run by the School of Health Sciences within UNSW Medicine & Health, the clinic has strong links with researchers and clinicians in the fields of cardiovascular and metabolic health, cancer treatment, brain health, mental health, and musculoskeletal health.

The clinic is staffed by Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) with extensive experience in exercise therapy and rehabilitation. To ensure maximum health outcomes, AEPs work closely with medical practitioners and other allied-health professionals.

Why this role matters  

This position will be responsible for working as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and is a clinical supervisory role in the UNSW Medicine Lifestyle Clinic. The role includes quality control, teaching and supervision of all exercise physiology student practicum placements in the UNSW Medicine & Health Lifestyle Clinic.

Some skills required:

• A degree in Exercise Science or equivalent and/or Exercise Physiology accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) with preferably, at least 1-year subsequent relevant experience in the field.
• Proven experience conducting patient consultations as well as delivering primary and secondary prevention services.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a small team as well as independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including demonstrated capacity to maintain effective professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders and from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in using Practice Management Software (PMS) and sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.   

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW .

Contact

Merita O'Connell – Talent Acquisition

E:  [email protected]

Applications close:  Monday 29th April 2024 before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:08 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:29 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time