Exercise Physiologist - Cairns
Core
Design and deliver individualised, evidence-based exercise programs for clients managing chronic conditions, recovering from surgery, or navigating NDIS/Home Care, within a multidisciplinary team.
Role type
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
Builds
Individual and group exercise programs, functional rehabilitation plans, and self-management strategies
Domain
Allied health / Clinical exercise physiology / Chronic disease management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical reasoning, assessment, program design, functional testing, health screening, exercise capacity evaluation, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
DVA client experience, multi-funding stream management, chronic disease/pain science/aged care expertise, group exercise programming, private practice experience
Technologies
ESSA standards, NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children Check
Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessments including functional testing and health screening; Design and deliver individualised exercise programs across clinic, gym, home, and community settings; Manage a mixed caseload spanning DVA, Medicare, NDIS, Home Care, and workers' compensation; Run individual and small group exercise sessions; Collaborate with physiotherapists, podiatrists, OTs, dietitians, and GPs; Monitor progress and adjust programs; Educate clients on self-management and injury prevention
Seniority
Mid-career to Senior, hands-on IC