Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 27/6/21 with pssobility of an extension dependent on funding
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $64,270 - $93,114 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ180962

Location: Shellharbour

Closing Date: 19 August 2020

What you'll be doing

Provide opportunities whereby consumers within ISLHD Mental Health Units may choose to participate in exercise activities which promote improved physical health, wellbeing, self-esteem and personal fulfilment.

The Exercise Physiologist position will work collaboratively with clinicians across the inpatient units to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of targeted lifestyle interventions to reduce cardio-metabolic risk factors in consumers with mental illness.

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.

The position will contribute to the development of resources for consumers, their families and carers and clinicians.

The position will also participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of training to mental health clinicians,
GPs and other key stakeholders.

The Exercise Physiologist will apply clinical knowledge in the assessment, exercise prescription, health education, and delivery of individual and group exercise, lifestyle and behaviour modification programs within the Units. Their consumers may have complex health needs and strong application of practice skills will be necessary. The position will also involve the delivery of health promotion activities, and may be required to provide clinical supervision and support to students on clinical placements.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions.

Please note: 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.

National Police Checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2018_009 before employment can commence.

For further information visit: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the Award, with eligibility for accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with ESSA; demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Recent, relevant post graduate clinical experience in Exercise Physiology management of consumers with complex health needs.
Demonstrated experience in providing exercise physiology assessments, prescription of evidence-based individual and group exercise programs, and evaluation of interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at an advanced level with limited supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills and managing a busy caseload.
Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with junior and senior health professionals and external service providers.
Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience with health related medical records systems.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kerrie Gill on Kerrie.Gill@health.nsw.gov.au

Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Wollongong & Illawarra Area NSW

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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