Job no: 495481
Available Opportunities
We currently have two Permanent Full-Time positions available to join our Wellness Team as an Exercise Physiologist.
- 1 x Full Time position 38 hours/week: Monday- Friday roster
- 1 x Full Time position 38 hours/week: Tuesday- Saturday roster
Suitable applicants would be required to work across department operational hours.
What we offer you
- Salary: $78,619.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation
- Working Location Ripples Leisure Centre, St Marys
- Free gym and aquatics memberships at Ripples St Marys and Penrith
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Generous leave entitlements including Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Access to wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Programs
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
- Design and implement personalised exercise programs, utilising both gym and hydrotherapy pool for treatments
- Delivering accredited exercise physiology services to private, Medicare, SIRA Workcover, DVA, CTP and NDIS clients
- Play an essential role in helping clients manage chronic conditions, recover from injury and improve overall physical health and wellbeing
- Providing accurate and timely reporting to ensure proper documentation with an emphasis on best practice, governance and legislation.
- Foster strong working relationships across other departments to ensure a consistent and positive client experience.
- Lead and support group-based exercise and rehabilitation programs where appropriate
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At Council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.
You'll join at team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work less like ....work.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
- Someone who has a genuine passion for helping people achieve rehabilitation or functional goals
- Enjoys working in a supportive team environment and contributing to team goals
- Demonstrates respect, accountability and innovation and is motivated to make a positive impact in our diverse community
- Holds appropriate tertiary qualification and Exercise Physiologist Accreditation
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
