This is an exciting opportunity for an Exercise Physiologist (new graduate or one to two years experience) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with diverse disabilities and mental health conditions. Fit n Able (located in Bondi Junction) offers a unique and rewarding career path for those passionate about working with NDIS participants, including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, neurological conditions and mental health diagnoses. Here’s a breakdown of what makes this role stand out:
Why Work with Fit n Able?
- Specialised Population: Work with a diverse group of participants, including those with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, MS, brain injuries, and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
- Competitive hourly rate with options for full time work in the future.
- Build a wide range of skill sets: improve your skills as an EP working with various types of disabilities and build your business development skills to prepare you to run your own clinic in the future.
- Opportunities to work as part of a team and individually.
- Excellent working environment with young and energetic coworkers and a supportive management team.
Unique Upskilling & Training:
- Start with our highly regarded onboarding course, where you’ll learn about various types of disabilities and how to best work with each type.
- Be mentored on the job with weekly mentoring, moving to fortnightly once you’ve reached your initial KPIs and developed specialised skills in disability fitness training and communication skills.
- Participate in our team monthly workshops as a learner and a lecturer to develop your presentation skills.
- Learn how to develop and use Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to work with high-needs and non-verbal participants.
- Use progressive overload strength training, clinical physiology, and cardiovascular endurance training to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Long-Term Client Relationships: Work with clients on a long-term basis (average 12 months), allowing you to build meaningful relationships and see tangible progress.
Career Growth - Become More Than Just an EP on the Floor!
- Learn to write NDIS Reports to assist in participant plan reviews.
- Manage and deliver our Student Placement Program with students from well-known universities.
- Learn how to write fitness, health and wellbeing guidelines, service delivery procedures and systems to build your creative, business development and administrative skills.
- Work and manage special projects to build your management skills.
- Learn how to supervise and manage staff.
- Dollar-for-dollar matching on external courses for your professional development.
Duties Include
- Training participants one-on-one and in small group settings.
- Conducting initial assessments and progress assessments
- Writing comprehensive client notes
- Writing clients progress reports
- Writing NDIS plan review reports
- Assisting in various types of administrative and business development tasks.
What is Fit n Able Looking For
- Qualifications: ESSA Accredited and registered Exercise Physiologist , new graduate or limited experience.
- Motivated and passionate to work with people with disabilities.
- A strong understanding of strength training techniques.
- Excellent communicator with a good sense of humour.
- Energetic and positive attitude.
- Good written and computer skills.
- Ability to think for yourself and solve problems.
- Willingness to learn new methodologies and communication strategies tailored to individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.
- Commitment to following ’s policies & procedures.
Additional Qualifications & Certification Requirements
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Professional Insurance
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificates
- Complete NDIS Orientation Module (once employed)
- Infection Control & PPE Training Certificates (once employed)
- Level 1 Boxing Instructor Certificate (within 8 weeks of employment).
If you’re an Exercise Physiologist looking to step away from mainstream roles and make a real difference, Fit n Able offers a fulfilling and dynamic career path. This is your chance to develop unique skills, work with a diverse population, and contribute to improving the lives of NDIS participants.
Fit n Able is located at Level 2, 99 Spring Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Working With Children's Check?
- Do you have an NDIS Workers Screening check?
- Do you have experience working with people with disabilities?
- Do you have ESSA accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist?
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 19/05/2025
