• Support Older People to Move Well, Feel Strong and Stay Independent
• Waverley Seniors Gym & Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
• Full-time | Fixed Term 12 Months

Help seniors maintain strength, confidence and connection in their local community

About the Role

Are you an Exercise Physiologist who enjoys building genuine connections and supporting older people to live well at home and in the community? This is a rewarding opportunity to bring your skills, energy and person-centred approach to Uniting’s Waverley Seniors Gym and services across Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

In this role, you’ll design and deliver safe, evidence-informed exercise programs that help seniors improve mobility, balance, strength and independence. Based at Waverley Seniors Gym and supporting clients across the surrounding eastern suburbs, you’ll tailor programs to each person’s goals, abilities and lifestyle.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health screenings and functional assessments
• Develop, implement, and review individualised exercise programs
• Facilitate and monitor group and 1:1 exercise sessions
• Collaborate closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure programs are safe, engaging, and aligned to best practice

About You

You are a practical, compassionate and confident allied health professional who enjoys working directly with older people and seeing the difference your support can make over time.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Exercise Physiology
• ESSA accreditation (Exercise & Sport Science Australia)
• Experience working within Aged Care (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of gym equipment and supervision
• Ability to organise and conduct health screenings, functional assessments and reassessments
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Outlook
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career.
• Purchase of additional leave.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Other pre-employment screenings

If you’re looking for an Exercise Physiologist role where you can make a meaningful difference for older people through Waverley Seniors Gym and across Sydney’s eastern suburbs, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.