Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Lvl 3

Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 p.a plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ705289

Applications Close: 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Position Title: Senior Exercise Physiologist (Level 3) - The Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for delivery of tailored one to one and group exercise programs to adolescents and adults with persistent and enduring mental illness using their advance knowledge of exercise prescription. This role includes planning, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of physical and aquatic activities for patient care. This position is primarily based in the Recreational Building and complements unit-based activities and allied health programs.

Essential Requirements

- Degree in Exercise Physiology/Science
- Eligibility for membership with relevant professional body, i.e., Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Our Location, Team, and Service The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales,



operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients. A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation and training is provided to all new staff member commencing at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake date is on 1-12 February 2027.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome —

- Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations —

- Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services —

- Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary &

- Benefits

Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will have access to benefits such as:
- Additional allowances that may apply
- Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging,



and Novated Leasing options.
- Free in office parking and easy access to public transport
- Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.

Diversity &

- Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

- This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

READY TO APPLY? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

- Outline what you consider to be important capabilities when managing and leading an exercise physiology service in a mental health service? Please provide an example that highlights these capabilities.
- Describe and provide examples of your ability and senior level skill in working collaboratively with other physical health disciplines to initiate, plan, design and deliver new services in a health setting.

Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Mey on [email protected] Applications Close: 23 November at 11:59pm AEDT

📌 Senior Exercise Physiologist (Level 3) - The Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Justice Health u0026 Forensic Mental Health Network
📍 Sydney