Exercise Scientist

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Senior Exercise Physiologist, the role requires you to work across community and gym environments client group, under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional to deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve individual's health, fitness and well-being.

What you’ll be doing in this role 

• Screen and assess health, movement, exercise, and performance capacity of people of health individuals.
• Conduct active and functional program assessment reviews and seek guidance from Allied Health professional on assessment provided.
• Deliver prescribed individual and group exercise sessions and ensuring compliance with Senior Gym policies and processes.
• Support goal settings and sustainable behaviour change to help people achieve their health, wellbeing, fitness, and performance goals

Who we’re looking for 
Ideally, you’ll have a Tertiary qualification in Exercise Science or an equivalent qualification.

• Accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Current and unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Purchase of additional leave

Who is Uniting?

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.