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Exercise Physiologist, Level 1/2 - Esmhs
Posted on Feb. 19, 2026
- Sydney, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number
REQ640912
Occupation
Exercise Physiologist
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - East
Salary Information
$76364 - $89232
Closing date
08 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Exercise Physiologist, Keeping Body in Mind - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to June 202
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1, Exercise Physiologist Level 2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640912
Location: Bondi Junction, Sydney
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to June 202
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1, Exercise Physiologist Level 2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640912
Location: Bondi Junction, Sydney
Application Close Date: 8 March 2026
Come Work With Us!
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic exercise physiologist to join our innovative "Keeping Body in Mind" team helping and motivating mental health consumers to live a healthy lifestyle. This is a fantastic temporary opportunity to be a part of a progressive and innovative service - sound like you?
This position will work collaboratively with other team members (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Dietitian and Peer Support Worker) to develop, implement and evaluate targeted lifestyle and pharmacological interventions through the Keeping the Body in Mind (KBIM) program, to reduce cardio-metabolic risk factors in mental health consumers.
Specifically, the position will contribute to a holistic assessment of the consumer’s physical health, developing an individualised and tailored exercise program to meet the consumer’s physical health needs, and evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of the program. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to work with other team members to deliver targeted lifestyle interventions to contribute to a holistic assessment of consumers' physical health, and develop individualised exercise programs to meet the client’s physical health needs.
For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on lara.box@health.nsw.gov.au
Specifically, the position will contribute to a holistic assessment of the consumer’s physical health, developing an individualised and tailored exercise program to meet the consumer’s physical health needs, and evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of the program. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to work with other team members to deliver targeted lifestyle interventions to contribute to a holistic assessment of consumers' physical health, and develop individualised exercise programs to meet the client’s physical health needs.
For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on lara.box@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 16 March 2026 and 20 March 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Keeping Body In Mind (KBIM), Community Mental Health, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located in the Bondi Community Centre, Bondi Junction.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Accredited through Exercise Sports Science, Australia and hold a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Demonstrated clinical experience as an accredited exercise physiologist, with consumers with mental illness.
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direct professional supervision and exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to consumers with mental illness, carers, mental health service staff and other associated persons/services.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and professional development.
- Capacity to develop and deliver exercise and lifestyle education and training to arrange of professionals including mental health clinicians and GPs.
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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