Exercise Physiologist

About ACH Group:

For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose led roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers. 

About the role:

Do you want to work with the latest, state of the art exercise equipment?

Do you want to work in one of the fastest growing industries?

If you enjoy working with older people and are excited by new challenges and innovative approaches - then this is the role for you!

We have an opportunity for an Exercise Physiologist, looking to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary health team. This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity working across our Christie Downs and Glenelg sites on a full-time basis. Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.

In this role you will develop and implement exercise programs for individuals and groups which focus on wellness, reenablement, and chronic disease management, which support good lives for older people. Bring your passion and enthusiasm for healthy ageing, restorative approaches, and high levels of clinical competence to the team. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of customers across a number of different funding sources Including government & privately funded services.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Exercise Physiology services using evidence-based practice in a 1:1 & group basis within the Health Studio, customers home & other community settings (e.g. water-based exercises)

• Develop innovative programs and service offerings

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to generate tangible health and wellbeing outcomes  of customers

• Achieve program relevant KPI’s

• Participate in quality assurance and reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation/records

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including other health professionals, family members, support workers

• Support quality and continuous improvement to support achievement of business strategic goals

• Support the development and promotion of new services and products

• Contribute to the supervision of students and other staff where required

• Support the Leadership Team to achieve business goals

What we offer you:

• Regular supervision to enhance your career development

• Working in a positive workplace culture

• Regular team meetings and opportunities for multidisciplinary interaction and learning

• Salary packaging and employee discounts

• Professional development opportunities and funding

• Opportunities for career development in a large organisation

• Established, reputable organisation, employing over 1900 people

About you:

• Degree in Exercise Physiology, accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)

• A passion for enhancing the health and wellness of customers through holistic assessment and provision of services (experience in working with older adults highly desirable)

• New graduates are encouraged to apply

• Ability to work effectively with a broad multidisciplinary team

• Ability to set goals, review outcomes and evaluate

• Active approach to service and professional development

• Current drivers licence

The successful candidate will need to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, no older than 12 months at commencement of employment.

How to Apply: 

Press ‘Apply’ to apply now. ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.