Team Leader, experienced, or graduate Accredited Exercise Physiologist looking to learn and grow, or lead within an interdisciplinary team.

Fulltime, Part-time or Casual

If you’re looking to become the best EP you can be, to grow and experience career progression in a team of passionate health professionals, this job is for you!

Benefits:

• Up to $5000 relocation assistance including travel, transport, rent, CPD, professional registration and membership fees, supervision
• Competitive remuneration
• WE VALUE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH; Generous annual CPD allowance ($2000) for new or recent graduates.
• In excess of +$25000 clinical supervision and in house PD provided annually.
• Excellent work conditions and all required equipment provided.
• Opportunity to work within our interdisciplinary private pain program and with a caseload of clients living with persistent pain.
• Opportunity to work in regional and rural communities and up to $10 000 towards professional development.

How we will support you:

• Our Exercise Physiology team of four, alongside a clinical team of two psychologists, one occupational therapist and three physiotherapists working from our Cairns clinic, supporting our community and learning from and with each other.
• In-person interdisciplinary clinical roundtables every fortnight
• Weekly or fortnightly clinical supervision (weekly for new graduates, fortnightly for experienced clinicians)
• Superstar admin support to allow you to prioritise clinical time, supervision, growth, and learning.
• Amazing opportunities for learning and further upskilling from the clinical leadership team in all areas, from paediatrics, mental health, aged care to persistent pain.
• Clear progression pathways. Opportunities in your career to explore where your passions lie.
• Non-clinical mentoring and guidance to support your career development and planning.
• Opportunity for financial assistance in postgraduate study (e.g. Masters etc.) or professional courses, in addition to CPD allowance.
• Be part of a very strong and committed team, where you get to learn from other interdisciplinary health professionals who are aligned with our core purpose

About us:

• We provide community rehabilitation and disability services to people living with illness, injury, and/or disability to help them life a life they love.
• We have an interdisciplinary allied health team of 10 clinicians. Our clinical team collaborates closely to maximise our impact and help our clinicians as well as our clients thrive.
• We have fun. Team socials happen regularly throughout the year, including options for partners and family to attend.
• We celebrate our wins inside and outside of work.
• We have a strong reputation that is built on quality, compassion, care, and a fun culture.
• We are a driven team that pride ourselves on teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
• We focus on bringing out the best in our team members, and we know this results in the best experience for our clients.

Living in Cairns and Working with TLC:

• New, purpose built clinic, gym (90m2 - construction finishing Jan 2025) and therapy space, located centrally at 208 Buchan Street, Bungalow.
• Clinic is location is 5mins from the Cairns CBD, with free street parking directly in front of our clinic.
• Living in Cairns means short commutes (5mins-25mins).
• Great work/life balance is a top priority for us. We offer flexibility in work hours, as well as no early mornings, evenings, or weekend work.
• We are located in a region of unparalleled beauty and opportunity, where the rainforest meets the reef.
• Perfect weather 6 months of the year, and perfect for swimming the other 6 months
• Cairns is the 14th largest city in Australia. Enjoy the services and facilities of a big city, without the travel congestion and crushing crowds.
• Cairns international airport is the is the gateway to the world, fly direct to locations all over the world and make the most of your leave!
• No matter where you live in Cairns, you can walk (or take a short drive) to a creek, rainforest track or beach. Make it a slightly longer by car or boat and you’ll find a waterfall, mountain hike or reef to explore.
• We have a team of 15, a mix of lifelong locals, recent locals, and team new to the region. Our team are always keen to share where the best spots are, from nightlife and bars, cafes and restaurants, creeks and waterfalls, hikes, amazing getaways, to scuba operators and snorkelling spots.
• Opportunities to deliver outreach health care to rural/regional areas (if interested).

This is an exciting opportunity for an occupational therapist looking to grow as a clinician, empower your clients and community, and be part of a supportive, innovative and fun team whilst progressing in your career.

We are able to assist with relocation costs to our region, please enquire directly.

If you’re interested in this role please forward your application with cover letter, resume and referee contacts to [email protected]

Essential Criteria:

• Current or ability to register with ESSA.
• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Exercise Physiology.

Please visit our website at www.thrivinglives.com.au for more information about us, and if you have any questions, please email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

About Us YouTube clip:

How amazing it is to live and work in Cairns:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0ShTVsxjVQ