Exercise Physiologist – Temporary Full‑time (12‑Week Contract)

This is a temporary full‑time position (12‑week contract), Level 1‑2, based in Ryde. The role offers salary packaging up to $9,000 pre‑tax, a Fitness Passport for discounted gym and aquatic centre access, and for NSW Health and NSW Health AHO employees the ability to transfer accrued leave entitlements.

About Us

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients, including neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and more, as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation, post‑operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

About The Role

Join the Royal Rehab Private Hospital Day Rehabilitation team as an Exercise Physiologist and help transform lives through personalised, evidence‑based interventions. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will assess clients, deliver individual and group treatment sessions, and provide hydrotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based exercise physiology interventions based on sound clinical reasoning following comprehensive assessment.
- Conduct individual treatment sessions.
- Run group exercise classes.
- Provide hydrotherapy sessions.
- Refer clients to ongoing therapy programmes as necessary.
- Complete discharge summaries within set timeframes.
- Attend and participate in case conferences.

Essential Criteria

- Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA.




- Experience working in a Day Rehabilitation setting.
- Demonstrated experience with exercise prescription and running group exercise programs for a variety of health conditions.
- Experience conducting hydrotherapy groups and competent swimmer.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to evidence‑based practice.
- Excellent time management and self‑organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience running PD Warrior exercise groups.

Benefits and Rewards

- Salary packaging – lower taxable income and increase take‑home pay.
- Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts.
- Maxxia Rewards – a range of discounts through the salary packaging partner.
- Career growth – genuine career opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration.
- Employee Assistance Program – professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Friendly and close‑knit team workplace.
- Transfer of accrued leave entitlements for NSW Health and NSW Health AHO employees.

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know.

Application Close Date: Monday 6th July 2026

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📌 Exercise Physiologist - Day Rehab (Ryde)
🏢 Royal Rehab Group
📍 Ryde