Exercise Physiologist

About the role

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS), the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is recruiting a full-time Exercise Physiologist based in Kununurra. Working in a multidisciplinary team, the role combines clinical exercise physiology practice with health promotion, community education and workforce capacity building to improve health outcomes across the lifespan.

Key responsibilities

• Promote physical activity through targeted events, community activities and locally relevant health promotion initiatives.
• Develop culturally appropriate, audience-specific educational tools and run tailored group education in at least two key Kimberley communities.
• Build the capacity of local community workers and volunteers, including Aboriginal Liaison Officers, and give clinical oversight and guidance.
• Provide individualised exercise physiology consultations and physical activity plans for referred clients, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive exercise physiology service aligned with professional standards and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Maintain safe work practices and contribute to quality, safety and risk management, including identifying non-conformances.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and eligibility as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) through Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
• Experience in remote areas and Indigenous communities, including capacity building of local Indigenous staff.
• National Police Certificate obtained within the last 3 months and a current Class C driver's licence.
• Current Western Australian Working with Children's Check, or ability to apply for one.
• Advantageous: prior experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and rural/remote locations, and being a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

What we offer

• Base salary of $121,020 per annum pro rata.
• Accommodation allowance of $13,000 per annum pro rata.
• Annual airfare of $1,800 after 12 months of service.
• District allowance of $3,569 (single) per annum pro rata.
• Electricity allowance of $1,440 per annum pro rata.
• Optional salary sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum.