Senior Workplace Health Therapist – Defence Environment

Location: Canberra (in-person)

Work Type: Full-time

Clearance: NV1 preferred (or willing to obtain)

Start Date: ASAP

Help lead the evolution of workplace wellbeing in the Australian Defence Force.

We’re reimagining what performance looks like in high-stakes environments—placing people, movement and culture at the heart of sustainable excellence. As a Senior Workplace Health Therapist, you’ll bring expertise, initiative and leadership to a team driving meaningful change from the inside out.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Canberra. You’ll work directly with the people behind some of Australia’s most advanced Defence systems—supporting both their health and their ability to perform under pressure.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and delivering best-practice wellbeing initiatives across multidisciplinary Defence teams

Mentoring and supporting junior staff while modelling clinical and professional excellence

Developing and refining content, programs and strategies that integrate movement, education and behaviour change

Providing targeted exercise and movement support tailored to the demands of complex technical roles

Working closely with stakeholders to embed a proactive, high-trust health culture across diverse teams

About you:

Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Strength & Conditioning

Minimum 5 years experience in performance, health or workplace wellbeing roles

Proven ability to lead, influence and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

NV1 Security Clearance preferred (or eligible to obtain one)

Comfortable working independently in dynamic environments while supporting broader team goals

A balance of strategic thinking and people-first, on-the-ground engagement

What we offer:

A chance to lead and shape a wellbeing model with national-level impact

Supportive, skilled senior peers who genuinely walk the walk

The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, pioneering team that values real-life results over performative wellness

Space to innovate and grow within a high-trust environment

A meaningful role helping to build the future of human performance in Defence

To apply:

Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]