New Graduate Exercise Physiologist - Health Professional Level 1 | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 15 September 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 1
Salary: $80,861 - $97,932 plus superannuation
Position No: 40176-02RLQ
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026
Contact Officer: Megan Sullivan on megan.sullivan@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 0079

What can we offer you:

• A 12-Months new graduate allied health education program, with comprehensive orientation, networking opportunities, clinical supervision and regular education sessions
• Exposure to management of complex clinical cases with great support
• City living without the traffic.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates up to $12k (subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a New Graduate Exercise Physiologist (EP) to join the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH) Exercise Physiology team in 2027. As the only dedicated HP1 EP position within CHS, this is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a public health hospital setting.

You will work in a growing and dynamic health service that is committed to providing state of the art services to Canberra and the surrounding regions.

The Exercise Physiology team based at UCH provides Exercise Physiology services to UCH inpatient rehabilitation wards, Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services (BDARS) outpatient rehabilitation clinics and the UCH Hydrotherapy service. The successful applicant will be supported through onsite clinical supervision and support and access to internal and external professional development opportunities to meet personal development needs. Links with ongoing education opportunities facilitated through the Allied Health New Graduate program and Allied Health Clinical Education Unit will provide a supportive network with other HP1 peers and valuable professional and clinical development opportunities.

Why work in Canberra?

Located in one of Australia’s most liveable cities, this role also offers the unique advantage of Canberra’s relaxed lifestyle and pace, supporting a rewarding career alongside an excellent quality of life.

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services

Please note:

• Eligible applicants must be recent graduates or Exercise Physiologists who will have less than 12 months of professional Exercise Physiology experience as of January 2027.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services