Exercise Physiology Clinical Education Facilitator

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Exercise Physiology Clinical Education Facilitator provides coordination, leadership and support for learning and development opportunities and clinical placement coordination at a state-wide level to exercise physiologists, pre-entry exercise physiology students and new graduates. The Exercise Physiology profession has a strong focus on student clinical education (pre-entry Exercise Physiology students) along with clinical research, with applicants sharing this interest encouraged to apply.

This position supports clinical education initiatives of the Exercise Physiology profession within Queensland Health, including facilitating the university collaborative with placement offers and allocations. This position will monitor and report all clinical placement activity data for Exercise Physiology within Queensland Health and Mater facilities. This position will work with, and report professionally to, the Chair of the Exercise Physiology profession specific group and the Statewide Clinical Education & Training Program Manager to operationalise the clinical education initiatives for the Exercise Physiology Profession within Queensland Health. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the key responsibilities of the role and how you will be assessed in the ‘About you' section.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Possession of tertiary degree qualification in exercise physiology / human movement studies and be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) essential.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.