Exercise Physiologist

• 2 year fixed-term role, Open to full-time and part-time hours.
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

Empower patients to move better and live better, all within a truly integrated academic health environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join the Outpatient Physiotherapy Services team at Macquarie University Health in a fixed term capacity (Open to full-time and part-time hours) Working within our specialist medical and multidisciplinary programs, you will be responsible for the continued development and provision of high-quality exercise physiology services to patients with a range of complex and chronic health and lifestyle-related conditions.

As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, Macquarie University Health offers a unique clinical-academic environment where evidence-based practice meets innovation. You will work alongside leading medical and allied health clinicians across programs including the Endocrinology-led multidisciplinary Healthy Weight Clinic, Cardiology services and Oncology programs. This is an ideal role for a clinician who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Beyond clinical practice, you will have the opportunity to contribute to teaching programs within Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, and to participate in research and quality improvement initiatives that directly shape the future of exercise physiology and allied health services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Physiotherapist - Outpatient Services, you will provide expert exercise physiology services within Macquarie University Health's integrated clinical programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based exercise physiology services to patients as a primary healthcare provider and/or upon referral from medical practitioners and other clinicians.
• Developing, prescribing and supervising individualised exercise programs for patients with chronic, complex and lifestyle-related conditions.
• Performing screening and physiological/functional assessments to ensure safety and appropriateness of exercise interventions.
• Providing education, counselling and health promotion to patients and healthcare professionals in relation to exercise and physical activity.
• Liaising and coordinating with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to deliver holistic, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Accurately recording patient data and preparing clinical reports within electronic medical record systems.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical handover, case conferences and transfer-of-care planning.
• Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations within the exercise physiology service in line with contemporary evidence-based practice.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our model enables us to translate research into better patient outcomes, provide hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals, and deliver innovative, patient-centred care in a collegiate and supportive environment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the strength that different perspectives bring to our organisation.

About You

You are a passionate, professional and collaborative clinician with a genuine commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. You thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments and bring enthusiasm for service development, education and continuous improvement.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and current accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number for exercise physiology services.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise providing exercise physiology services to patients with chronic and complex health conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to build rapport and empathise with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, evidence-based and patient-centred clinical practice, with a capacity for creativity and innovation in service development and delivery.
• Commitment to contributing to education, training and research within an academic health environment.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 24th May 2026, 11:59pm AEST

**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.