About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why Choose Uniting AgeWell?
• Established Allied Health Environment: Join a well-established metro service supporting older adults across Melbourne’s north. You will benefit from established referral pathways and robust caseload management strategies.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work within a close-knit, multidisciplinary environment backed by approachable leadership, shared clinical problem-solving, and day-to-day collegiate support.
• Growth and Strategic Influence: Join a thriving Allied Health service currently based in Northcote, soon transitioning to a purpose-designed site in Bundoora. This is an exciting opportunity to shape service delivery during a period of growth.
• Professional Development: Access regular internal professional development, structured clinical supervision, and a financial contribution of up to $500 per financial year toward external professional development aligned with your clinical interests.
• Competitive Financial Benefits: Highly attractive salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually, annual leave loading, and generous per-kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy flexible scheduling, family-friendly hours, enhanced parental leave ooptions,and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to transition into senior clinical or leadership roles within the organisation.
About the role:
This position delivers a combination of centre-based and home-based services within the Northern Melbourne metro region. You will support clients aged 65+ accessing services through various funding streams, including Support at Home (SAH) and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
Your primary focus will be designing and implementing strengths-based, evidence-based interventions tailored to support individual independence and functional goals.
To ensure your success, you will receive regular one-to-one supervision from a senior clinician. You will also be fully supported by a wider team of Exercise Physiologists, a dedicated Allied Health scheduling team, local on-site staff, and an Operations Manager.
This is an ongoing permanent position. Full time or flexible FTE options are available, including family friendly hours and varied working days.
About you:
We are seeking a motivated, client-centred clinician who aligns with our core values and is dedicated to continuous learning and best practice. The ideal candidate possesses:
• Strong clinical and communication skills, with a dedication to evidence-based practice for older adults.
• The ability to manage an individual caseload autonomously while collaborating effectively within a broader multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to seeking feedback and contributing to a positive, professional workplace culture.
Role Requirements:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology
- Current ESSA accreditation
- Demonstrated experience in Community Aged Care, with working knowledge of HCP/SAH funding structures (desirable).
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practice for older adults (aged 65+).
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Full Australian working rights.
- Ability to successfully clear a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check / Vulnerable People card.
- Current influenza vaccination.
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Exercise Physiologist PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
