Exercise Physiologist Grade 2

Date: 21 Jan 2025

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

Ongoing Part Time Role

Join Peter Mac as a Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist The position is part-time,ongoing (45.6 hours per fortnight), directly reporting to the Manager for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry.

Be part of Australia's leading cancer hospital committed to innovative care, research, and education.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver evidence-based exercise programs to oncology patients across all stages of treatment and recovery.
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 (preferred).
Experience in a hospital (preferred).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for delivering patient-centred care.

Why join Peter Mac?

Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive team.
Access to professional development and research opportunities.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

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

Applications Close:11:59PM Wednesday 5 February 2025
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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
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 (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

EP67-EP70

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff members
Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Junior and support members of department
Other health workers including allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across all Peter Mac and VCCC campuses

External

Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE)
Wider Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre partners
Other cancer agencies and health service providers

Education

Bachelor of Exercise Science

Master of Exercise Science

Skills

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Exercise Science (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) status
Registration with ESSA professional association
Demonstrated interest and experience in acute cancer care, oncology rehabilitation and/or palliative care
Excellent communication skills including computer literacy
Demonstrated commitment to evidence based service protocols and quality programs
Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues
Advanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skills
Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continued education
At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience

Desirable Requirements

Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients (e.g. exercise prescription in the context of lymphoedema, metastatic disease, neutropenia, anaemia, cachexia, etc)
Relevant peak body membership (ESSA, COSA, ALA, etc.)
Valid Victorian driver’s license
Experience with staff/student supervision
Experience with research and quality projects

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Registration with ESSA Professional Association

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) status

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 (80% 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 Complete at least 1 significant quality project with report annually

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

4. Responsible and accountable consumable and equipment usage

Report departmental stock levels of equipment and other consumables as used
Provide equipment and consumables according to departmental policies
Communicate changing resource needs to admin staff, assistants or line manager as appropriate
Ensure appropriate invoices are issued for sales or hires
Informs patients and their carers to any associated equipment hire conditions and costs

5. Accurate and timely documentation

Regular and accurate submission of statistics
Meet all departmental requirements for documentation standards
Same day (or within 24 hours) documentation of clinical notes (assessment, treatment, progress) and planning
Contribute to departmental data bases as indicated
Maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

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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 requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

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.