Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary, 12 months with the possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Health Professional Level 1 (PN 40176)
Salary: $78,287 - $95,022 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital
Section: Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services
Closing Date: 10 April 2025

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a new graduate Exercise Physiologist to join the RACS Exercise Physiology team for 12 months. The RACS Exercise Physiology team is based within Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services (BDARS), however provides clinical services across inpatient and outpatient services based at UCH including hydrotherapy.

Clinical supervision, support and professional development are provided through team structures, clinical supervision, competency-based skills assessments, on the job training, and internal and external professional development opportunities. The position also has regular access to support through the Exercise Physiology Profession Lead.

The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to join the CHS Allied Health interprofessional graduate program. This program is specifically designed to support new graduates to launch their careers in healthcare and develop their professional identity. The program provides graduates with individual support to optimise learning and career opportunities. The program also offers a 12-month Allied Health Interdisciplinary education program facilitated by the Allied Health Clinical Education Unit.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.