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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Full-time position (up to 2 March 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

Are you an Accredited Exercise Physiologist looking to make a meaningful impact in regional health? Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking a motivated and skilled Exercise Physiologist to join Country Health Connect, delivering high-quality, person-centred services across the region.

This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team while enjoying the diversity and autonomy of rural practice.

About the Role

The Exercise Physiologist (AHP2) applies clinical experience, specialist knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive exercise physiology services tailored to the needs of the local community.

Working under reduced clinical direction, you will manage a diverse caseload across community, outreach, home-based and tele-rehabilitation settings. You will contribute to prevention, early intervention, treatment and health promotion initiatives, supporting clients across the lifespan and across a range of clinical areas.

You may also contribute to supervision of junior staff, allied health assistants and students, while supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessment, intervention and evaluation services across individual, group and population health settings
• Manage and prioritise a complex caseload across community, acute, aged care, Aboriginal health and outreach services
• Contribute to clinical leadership, supervision and professional development within the allied health team
• Support service planning, quality improvement, research and evaluation activities to enhance regional service delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Recognised qualification in Exercise Physiology and eligibility for accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound clinical judgement in a rural or community health setting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and client-centred care

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 929957

Enquiries

Katy Lockwood
Position: Clinical Senior Physiotherapist
Phone: 8721 1460
E-mail: katy.lockwood@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 February 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 929957 - LCLHN AHP2 Exercise Physiologist Role Description.pdf

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