Exercise Physiologist- Longreach
Job No:
NWRH166
Location:
Longreach
- Join a leading not-for-profit primary health provider
- Earn from $80,445 + super, with salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free!
- 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, relocation + accommodation support
Make a real impact in rural health while enjoying a rewarding career and lifestyle!
Come for the life experience. Stay for the lifestyle.
NWRH is on the lookout for passionate Exercise Physiologist to join our team in Longreach. Full-time, part-time, and fixed-term options are available — perfect whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician.
Reporting to the Team Leader, and working as part of a supportive, diverse and multidisciplinary team, this role will see you assessing, planning and implementing exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries and assisting in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness of NWRH clients.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Great pay & perks – salaries from $80,445 + salary packaging up to $15,900
More time off – 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Career growth – 10 days paid PD leave + up to $10,000 for development each year
Relocation made easy – financial support, rental subsidy + arrival accommodation
Extra goodies – birthday leave, service recognition bonuses & staff celebration programs
Family-friendly – paid parental & partner leave + free EAP for you and your family
Stay connected – annual flight home after 12 months
Feel supported – structured supervision, mentoring & a collaborative team
Be inspired – work with dynamic leaders who value innovation and people
What You’ll Do
- Screening and risk stratifying to ensure the safety and appropriateness of exercise and physical activity interventions;
- Assessing a person's 'movement' capacity in people of all ages and levels of health, wellbeing or fitness;
- Running already developed group classes in relation to falls prevention and cardiac and pulmonary health;
- Developing safe, effective individualised exercise interventions;
- Providing health education, advice and support to enhance health and wellbeing;
- Providing exercise intervention and advice for those at risk of developing a chronic condition or injury; and
- Managing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
There will be some travel with overnight stays required to provide outreach services to communities distant to Longreach. A vehicle, meals and accommodation whilst away will be subsidised by NWRH.
Helping those who may not otherwise receive healthcare and support, you will get to see the real difference your work makes in their lives, allowing clients to live and receive treatment locally.
What We’re Looking For
- ESSA registration (or eligibility)
- Relevant Exercise Physiologist qualification
- Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligiblity)
- Passion for making a difference in rural healthcare
Whether you’re starting out or looking for your next challenge, you’ll gain varied caseload experience, mentorship, and the chance to shape healthier communities.
For questions, contact Mary Macintosh at mary.macintosh@nwrh.com.au or (07) 4652 7100
Join a team where your work truly matters – Apply Now!
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!