Exercise Physiologist (Paediatric) – Saturdays

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Neurodiverse Playhouse | Yarraville, Melbourne

Looking for a Saturday role you'll genuinely look forward to?

At Neurodiverse Playhouse, we believe therapy should feel like play, connection and possibility—not a clinic.

We're looking for an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our growing Melbourne team on Saturdays at our beautiful Yarraville Playhouse. This role is perfect for someone wanting to supplement their current caseload, work around family commitments, or gain experience in a truly multidisciplinary paediatric environment.

If you're passionate about helping children build confidence through movement and want to be part of a team that's changing the way allied health is delivered, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Neurodiverse Playhouse is a holistic allied health practice supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents and their families through evidence-informed, play-based and neuroaffirming care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Art Therapists and Paediatric Podiatrists, working together to help children thrive.

Rather than focusing on deficits, we celebrate each child's strengths while helping them develop the foundations for everyday life.

The Role

Working Saturdays, you'll provide engaging, child-led Exercise Physiology sessions with children and adolescents presenting with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyspraxia / DCD
• Hypermobility
• Toe walking
• Motor coordination difficulties
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Low muscle tone
• Balance and coordination difficulties

You will primarily deliver our highly regarded Sensory Motor Program, incorporating movement, play, primitive reflex integration principles, coordination, strength, balance and functional skill development.

Every session is different—and that's exactly how we like it.

What You'll Love

• No boring gym-based exercise prescriptions
• Work in a fun, purpose-built paediatric environment
• Amazing multidisciplinary team and clinical support
• Regular mentoring and professional development
• Opportunity to develop specialist paediatric skills
• Work with motivated families who value your expertise
• Beautiful clinic with excellent equipment
• Genuine opportunity for additional weekday work as we continue to grow

About You

You are:

• ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Passionate about working with children and adolescents
• Warm, playful and able to build rapport quickly
• Neuroaffirming in your approach (or excited to learn)
• A great communicator with families and colleagues
• Curious and committed to ongoing professional development
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with other disciplines

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in paediatrics
• Experience working with neurodivergent children
• Knowledge of motor development or primitive reflex integration
• NDIS experience

Don't worry if you don't tick every box—we provide extensive support and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• ESSA Accreditation
• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Australian working rights

Why Neurodiverse Playhouse?

We're not your typical allied health clinic.

We were created by clinicians who wanted children to experience therapy as somewhere they actually wanted to come.

Our team is innovative, collaborative and genuinely passionate about helping children feel understood, capable and successful.

As we continue expanding across Australia, there are exciting opportunities for clinicians who want to grow alongside us.

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for meaningful Saturday work where you can make a genuine difference in children's lives while being supported by an incredible multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Indeed with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why paediatric Exercise Physiology is your passion!

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person