Exercise Physiologist (Level 3) - Community Palliative Care
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 16 hours per week up to February 2027 with possibility of extension
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ640602
About the Role
You will be based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, a leading healthcare provider with outstanding service for more than 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the veteran community, the hospital now delivers a broad range of specialist and general health services to the communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and surrounding areas.
This position provides senior clinical leadership within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Palliative Care Exercise Physiology service, with a strong focus on optimizing patient care and service delivery. The role supports the professional development of Exercise Physiology staff and students through mentoring and clinical supervision.
As a district-wide position, the role delivers Exercise Physiology services to outpatients and community-dwelling patients across SLHD. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary community palliative care team, the Exercise Physiologist provides early intervention, exercise-based programs for people with cancer receiving palliative care. The position includes facilitating outpatient exercise groups as well as conducting community home visits, with the aim of maintaining patients' physical function, independence and overall quality of life throughout their palliative care journey.
For more information, view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science and current eligibility for full membership of the Exercise and Sports Science Australia Professional Association.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of junior staff and students.
- As you will be travelling for work you need to currently hold a valid NSW driver’s licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
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Applications Close: 6 August 2026
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