Exercise Physiologist Job in Prahran Recruiting by Better Health Network

Job Reference No V0276

The BHN Community Care team is seeking an experienced Exercise Physiologist to provide individual and group programs primarily to clients who reside in Supported Residential Services and other insecure housing, who may experience complex psychosocial needs such as homelessness and significant mental illness. The position will promote exercise to prevent and manage chronic disease, and to improve social inclusion. Individual and group work will be offered in both outreach and onsite settings.

Responsibilities:

• Develop group and individual exercise programs that respond to the needs of SRS and insecure housing clients, and general client groups in both outreach and onsite settings.
• Assertively engage with, and link SRS and insecure housing clients into group programs.
• Triage SRS and insecure housing clients for physiotherapy need, and where appropriate, refer and collaborate with BHN program staff regarding client care.
• Build new initiatives through partnering across the organization, and with external agencies.
• Encourage group participants towards a self-sustaining and self-management model.

Requirements and attributes:

• Registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
• Minimum of two years post-graduate Exercise Physiology experience.
• Experience working with clients with complex psychosocial needs and significant mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exercise programs to aged and young people with a range of acute or chronic conditions, multiple and complex needs.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in networking, liaison and the development of strong links with relevant service providers and users.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for working with the target group.

Benefits about working at BHN:

• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)
• Great Team Culture
• Work life balance
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

What makes BHN Tick?
Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.
BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

To apply for this role, please click apply now and submit your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience 
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Meredith Wildes, Allied Health Coordinator on 03 9525 1300 or email [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday 4th March 2024