• Work for a leading national non-profit organisation
• Part Time role
• Be part of a growing visionary exercise program

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a member-based national Social Enterprise that promotes independence and provides services to people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological disabilities to assist them to get 'back on track' and achieve their goals. Working together with our clients, we assist in the elimination of barriers that prevent social inclusion for people with a spinal cord injury and other physical disability, ensuring that the society in which we live is accessible in every way.

SCIA's NeuroMoves provides a suite of exercise services for people with a spinal cord injury or other physical disability. NeuroMoves offers the opportunity for people to improve their functional capacity, acquire new skills, prevent secondary health complications and increase their independence and overall health, fitness and well-being in a welcoming, motivating and supportive environment. NeuroMoves is currently operating in Brisbane, Lismore, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and as a result of the success of the program.

SCIA are looking for an outstanding Exercise Physiologist (EP) to join our team in Flynn, Canberra. Exercise physiology is an integral part of the vast majority of our client's rehabilitation, and we would love to team up with a motivated EP to assist us in providing optimal client outcomes.

The EP role involves working as a part of a team to deliver quality exercise therapy sessions to clients with neurological conditions. The EP will work autonomously under the guidance of their supervisor, manage a case load of clients with varying conditions, assess individual client needs and set goals accordingly, provide guidance to less experienced staff and prepare reports/plans for clients, medical and health professionals and external funding agencies. 

SCIA are looking for an outstanding Exercise Physiologist (EP) to join our team in Flynn, Canberra. Exercise physiology is an integral part of the vast majority of our client's rehabilitation, and we would love to team up with a motivated EP to assist us in providing optimal client outcomes.

The EP role involves working as a part of a team to deliver quality exercise therapy sessions to clients with neurological conditions. The EP will work autonomously under the guidance of their supervisor, manage a case load of clients with varying conditions, assess individual client needs and set goals accordingly, provide guidance to less experienced staff and prepare reports/plans for clients, medical and health professionals and external funding agencies.

To succeed in the role, you will have the following experience, attributes and capabilities:

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology
• Accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
• Proven clinical experience with excellent clinical reasoning skills
• Experience in working as part of a team, ideally in a rehabilitation or community based setting
• An ability to encourage and support clients with an empathic, positive approach
• Strong written, administration, organisation and time management skills
• Ability adhere to work health and safety protocols and awareness of work health and safety issues
• Ability to be involved in work of a highly physical nature
• Passionate about working with neurological populations

SCIA has a great culture and so we are looking for someone who will fit well into our team by having a positive attitude, strong relationship building skills and a passion for improving the circumstances of marginalised and disadvantaged people.

SCIA offers a flexible, supportive and friendly work environment and an attractive remuneration package including PBI salary packaging options.