• Design and deliver tailored exercise programs to improve physical and mental wellbeing
• Promote physical health awareness and exercise benefits for mental well-being through expert health coaching and personalised interventions
• Part Time Fixed term 3 days/week (Mon – Fri) until 30 June 2026 | Dandenong Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery. 

About the service

Mind Australia is the lead agency in a consortium which comprises of Foundation House, Monash Health and Thorne Harbour Health, who will deliver the Greater Dandenong Local. The Locals act as front door to the mental health service system and provide a continuum of care that puts the person accessing the service at the very centre of their treatment, support and care coordination using a range of evidence informed approaches.

About the role

We are seeking a motivating and knowledgeable Exercise Physiologist for a part time (22.8 hours per week) opportunity until 30 June 2026 in the Dandenong area. You will support service users to build confidence and skills to engage in community-based physical activities. The role will also involve collaborating with service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to building resilience, promoting self-care, and enhancing community participation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement evidence-based exercise programs tailored to the needs and abilities of service users.
• Empower people to develop self-management skills related to physical health and wellbeing.
• Monitor and evaluate exercise interventions to ensure service users achieve their health and recovery goals.
• Provide opportunities for education around physical health including exercise and nutrition, to service users, community and the multidisciplinary team.
• Build partnerships with local gyms, sports clubs, and community organisations to enhance service user access to physical activity opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology or a related field.
• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of exercise in mental health recovery.
• Experience in designing and delivering evidence-based exercise interventions.
• Candidates with knowledge and resources in regard to general wellbeing and nutrition are highly regarded.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.).
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online, click Apply Now to visit Mind Careers - reference number 497658.

We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Michelle Murray – Service Operations Manager

[email protected]

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]. 

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.