Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiologist - Acute Allied Health Services  ( Job Number:  02OZ9)  Description Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Exercise Physiologist - Health Professional Level 2 (PN 03689) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12% Super)Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACTSection: Exercise Physiology DepartmentClosing Date: 05 January 2026 What can we offer you:  •  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 • 12% Superannuation. •  Access to Employee Assistance Program. •  Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: The Canberra Hospital is one of the only hospitals within Australia with a dedicated Exercise Physiology Department. We have fantastic opportunities to provide value to our patients across the wards and acute outpatients. Clinicians oversee a varied caseload with rewarding outcomes. All staff receive support to grow and develop their skills and knowledge. Within our department, and our multi-disciplinary teams, we provide Exercise Physiology assessment and intervention for: •  Admitted hospital patients to reduce hospital acquired deconditioning, improve function and discharge opportunities, and embed healthy behaviours for future health outcomes. •  Outpatients that require support to continue accessing their acute treatments such as ‘Prehabilitation’ to optimise surgical outcomes and recovery for frail individuals in selected major surgery pathways, patients on active chemotherapy and radiation therapy, selected transplant lists such as kidneys or stem cell transplants, and more. •  Multidisciplinary outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure Rehabilitation programs. We are looking for an exercise physiologist who enjoys working in a team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Experience and interest in hospital-based work and/or exercise oncology will be viewed favourably. We ask you to consider… what could you achieve within a supportive team working in public health to achieve best patient outcomes? Please note: •  Candidates are welcome to make contact to discuss more about the role. •  Part-time may be considered for the right applicant. •  If you would like to be added to the mailing list for similar Exercise Physiology roles in the future, email your name to 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. • Prior to commencing this role, a 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 apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. The response should summarise how your skills and experiences would enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. It is therefore in the interests of candidates to present their application with relevant examples and outcomes. ***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 communityOur 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 contact Dave Turner on or at #LI-DNI Job : Allied Health Salary Range : 91,026.00 - 108,691.00 Contact Name : Dave Turner Contact Email :  Closing Date : 05/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 PM