Exercise Physiologist with the Children's Institute of Sports Medicine (CHISM)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 76364 - 89232 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ655987
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 17 May 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Shirley Alexander on shirley.alexander@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Opportunity to join a passionate and unique team at the Children's Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine treating children and young people with a wide range of conditions, including concussion, sports-related injuries, POTS, chronic fatigue, obesity and sports rehabilitation in those with chronic and complex conditions. This position provides paediatric exercise testing, exercise prescription and advice, and works as a team member alongside paediatric sports medicine staff specialists and other medical and allied health professionals to provide clinical services and support for research projects. In addition to the selection criteria, experience with research and running an exericse lab independently are desirable.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Appropriate degree in Exercise Science and Sport Science or other qualification deemed equivalent;
- Experience in the use of a range of exercise testing equipment and ability to prescribe exercise based on exercise test results and medical conditions;
- Experience with children and young adolescents
- Good communication skills;
- Ability to work as a team member;
- Ability to write referral reports based on patient exercise testing outcomes
- Capacity to contribute to research projects incorporating exercise testing and/or exercise prescription
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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