Exercise Physiologist – Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: 2 x Temporary Full-Time positions available, one finishing April 2025 and one finishing January 2026
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa. or $37.03 - $52.83 ph. (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 12 February 2025 – 11:59pm
Exercise Physiologist
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Orange
About the role
The Exercise Physiologist – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) provides our consumers who have lived experience of mental illness and or addiction with an enhanced opportunity for improved physical health outcomes during their inpatient episode of care.
This role will work in collaboration with the Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy team to deliver appropriate, supportive and safe physical activity and behavioural coaching to our consumers.
Bloomfield Hospital - Orange Health Service is the one of the largest inpatient Mental Health Drug and Alcohol facilities for New South Wales. The inpatient units provide a statewide or district service to adolescents, adults and older people with mental illnesses, mental disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. At Bloomfield Hospital you will be part of a large and supportive multidisciplinary team.
The MHDA team consist of 2 Exercise Physiologists, 1 senior Physiotherapist and 1 rotating lvl 1/2 Physiotherapist. You will work closely with wards and staff across other disciplines in allied health, medicine, and nursing. We have 4 Exercise Physiologists in total across the wider Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology department as well as numerous Physiotherapists and allied health assistants.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anders Jansson, A/Manager Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology on (02) 6369 3393 or at Anders.Jansson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
