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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

SCCQ is seeking a dedicated and experienced Exercise Physiologist to join our team working from our new Health & Wellness Centre in Chinchilla. Working in this role you will play an important role in improving health outcomes for individuals and groups within the community through expert assessments, exercise prescription, and tailored care planning based on the client needs.

You’ll be supporting our clients through delivery of personalised programs that promote mobility, independence, and wellbeing.


What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?  

• Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
• Opportunity to join a supportive purpose driven organisation offering exciting professional development growth
• Great staff culture
• Financial support programs 
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families

About the role

As the Exercise Physiologist at our Centre, you will be providing best practice clinical care within the scope of practice, including but not limited to the following:

• Delivering high-quality exercise physiology services to clients across aged care and community settings.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group programs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Developing, facilitating and assisting with the running of health promotion, rehabilitation and support programs.
• Participating in care planning, case conferences, and health promotion initiatives.
• Conducting assessments and developing tailored rehabilitation and health education programs.
• Supervising Allied Health Assistants to ensure effective delivery of care and achievement of program goals.
• Upholding clinical standards and actively contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

What will you bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology with ESSA (AEP) accreditation.
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number.
• Experience supporting clients with complex physical and/or mental health needs.
• Understanding of funding models (e.g. NDIS, Medicare) and related reporting.
• Strong communication, documentation, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional liability insurance (as required for AEPs).

Why Join Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you are an Exercise Physiologist and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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