Brief Description

Why join us at SCC?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

Southern Cross Benefits!

- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW &
- ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW &
- ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways –
- Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

The Role - Full time, based at North Turramurra

Looking for a career that’s both fun and rewarding? Whether you’re a new graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced professional looking for your next challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!

What You'll Do

Client &

- Service Delivery

- Conduct evidence-based assessments and develop tailored exercise plans.
- Deliver interventions that support strength, balance, mobility, reablement, falls prevention, and chronic disease management.
- Monitor progress and adapt programs based on outcomes and changing needs.
- Empower clients and families through education, collaboration, and clear communication.
- Support safe, positive, and meaningful experiences for residents and clients.

Collaboration &

- Multidisciplinary Practice

- Work closely with nursing, care, allied health, families, and external providers to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Participate in reviews, case conferences,



falls meetings and discharge planning activities.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service continuity.
- Guide Allied Health Assistants and contribute to team capability.

Quality, Safety &

- Continuous Improvement

- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in alignment with organisational and legal standards.
- Support quality improvement, audits, incident management, and risk mitigation activities.
- Contribute to safe work practices, including infection control, manual handling, and WHS requirements.
- Use outcome data, observations, and feedback to refine practice and improve service delivery.

Professionalism &

- Resident Experience

- Demonstrate empathy, respect, and cultural awareness in all interactions.
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical practice.
- Model SCC values and help create a supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
- Contribute to service innovation and positive change across care environments.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Personal Attributes

- Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach aligned with HEART values.
- Strong communicator who builds trust with residents, clients, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborative team member who supports multidisciplinary care.
- Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Professional, reliable, and accountable in all areas of practice.

Education And Experience

- Relevant bachelor or postgraduate qualification in exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, or equivalent pathway recognised for ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist accreditation.
- Current ESSA accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.




- Experience delivering clinical exercise interventions for older adults, chronic disease, rehabilitation, or aged care settings (Desirable).
- Knowledge of AN-ACC, CHSP, and aged care funding programs (Desirable).
- Experience in home care, disability services, community health, or group-based exercise programs (Desirable).

Skills And Capability

- Skilled in assessment, clinical reasoning, exercise prescription, program delivery, monitoring, and progression.
- Knowledge of age-related conditions, chronic disease, falls prevention, strength and balance training, mobility support, and reablement.
- Solid documentation, time-management, and organisational abilities. Ability to support behaviour, wellbeing, and motivation through person-centred approaches.
- Confidence in group facilitation, education, behaviour-change coaching, and providing specialist exercise advice.
- Familiarity with outcome measurement and using data to improve practice (Desirable).

Summary About Southern Cross Care (NSW &

- ACT)

At SCC (NSW &

- ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW &

- ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.

📌 Exercise Physiologist -North Turramurra (Sydney)
🏢 Southern Cross Care (NSW u0026 ACT)
📍 Sydney