Exercise Physiologist Grade 1

Req ID:  7011
Date:  4 Mar 2026
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Division:  Chief Nursing Officer
Department:  Allied Health
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Exercise Physiologist Grade 1
Ongoing, Part-Time Role
•    3 days per week (ideally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - fixed roster)
•    Total 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6EFT) 
•    Parkville location
•    Salary between $70,590 to $85,867.60 depending on experience (pro rated for Part Time)
 
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist to join the Peter Mac Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry Department. This part time role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer treatment in a world class oncology setting, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient wellbeing and recovery.
 
Key responsibilities:
•    Deliver evidence-based exercise programs to oncology patients usually in an outpatient setting
•    Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
•    Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualised exercise plans.
•    Support patient education and promote the benefits of exercise in cancer care.
•    Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
•    Deliver high-quality care in oncological exercise physiology.
•    Support professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based practice.
 
What we’re looking for:
•    Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA registration.
•    Experience in oncology or chronic disease management an advantage
•    Strong communication and teamwork skills.
•    Passion for delivering patient-centred care.
 
Our benefits 
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including: 
•    Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay 
•    Discounted health insurance and eye care 
•    A comprehensive health and wellbeing program 
•    Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists 
•    Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces 
•    Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities 
•    Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s 
•    Flexible working hours  
 
Inclusion and belonging 
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.  
 
Join us! 
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.


Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé and statement of results outlining their key skills and experience relevant to the role.
 
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
 
Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Podiatry
Email: ben.dezoete@petermac.org
Telephone: (03) 8559 5225

 

Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 18 March 2026

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Position Summary

  • To provide acute inpatient and outpatient exercise physiology management and treatment for Peter Mac patients
  • Provide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncological exercise physiology 
  • Discharge planning, goal setting and development of continuing care plans  
  • To assist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform evidence based clinical activity

Enterprise Agreement

​​Allied Health Professionals​ 

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist

Required Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent) 

  • Current Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP

 

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

​​Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day​ 

Key Relationships

Internal:
  • Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy staff, Other healthcare staff, Research or quality project collaborators 

External:
  • Community Health Services, Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE), Cancer agencies and other health service providers, Equipment suppliers, VCCC partners, Consumers 

Skills

Essential 
  • Excellent communication, Advanced interpersonal and conflict management, Demonstrated organisational, planning and prioritisation , Ability to work independently and as part of team, Reliable, flexible and conscientious 

Desirable 
  • Experience in: acute cancer care, prescribing, managing individual and group exercise programs; managing equipment; gait assessments and functional rehabilitation 

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators
1. Deliver high quality, appropriate care and education to cancer patients 

 

  • Deliver high quality, appropriate care and education to cancer patients, predominantly in outpatient acute and palliative settings (90% clinical load)
  • Manage inpatient and outpatient referrals
  • Liaise with LMOs, community based practitioners and other services
  • Assist in the development and refinement of clinical services for relevant tumour streams
  • Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) set for clinical load and assigned projects

 

2. Provide leadership and guidance through an oncology and patient focused framework

 

  • Supervise and support junior staff, students and assistants 
  • Contribute to junior staff and student development and training
  • Provide regular, structured supervision to allocated staff or students

 

3. Participate in and contribute to departmental, hospital and external activities including continuing education, quality assurance and research

 

  • Attend regular supervision sessions with senior staff 
  • Provide annual performance and professional development summary to supervisor and participate in regular reviews of progress
  • Regular participation in staff meetings, education sessions and in-services
  • Maintain, document and report course participation and attendance, including all mandatory hospital development courses 
  • Provide quality and research reports according to organisational and departmental requirements 

 

 

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

 

 

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

 

  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.