- Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 31/3/2027
- 56 hours per fortnight
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
We are seeking applications from qualified Exercise Physiologists to provide best practice care to patients in the Transition Care Program (TCP). The role aims to improve physical outcomes and optimise independence for older adults as they transition to the community after an inpatient stay. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the public health sector, as part of an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team (including care-coordinators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and allied health assistants). This is a flexible role, working across both inpatient TCP and community TCP programs.
The successful applicant will possess strong clinical reasoning skills, and proven capacity to provide holistic, patient –centred exercise and health promotion interventions. A high level of enthusiasm for improving health outcomes for older adults is essential. The successful applicant will have access to high quality supervision, from an experienced Exercise Physiologist, and be supported to participate in ongoing professional development.
Our Region:
- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
- An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
- We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
- Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
- Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
- https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
- https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Social Club Benefits
- Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made with Shelley Milverton on (03) 5722 25413
- Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
- To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
- Applications close Sunday, 22nd of March 2026
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353