Help hearts heal and thrive in the heart of Central Queensland as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist!

Join our dedicated Cardiac Services team in Rockhampton as a Permanent Accredited Exercise Physiologist and make an impact in patients’ recovery and wellbeing journey. You’ll play a key role in delivering evidence-based exercise interventions, supporting cardiac rehabilitation, and working alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to quality, innovation, and person-centred care.

If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with genuine purpose, this is your chance to help Central Queenslanders live stronger, healthier lives - one heartbeat at a time.

Job details

About us:

Cardiac Services operates as part of the Division of Medicine and includes the following: Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program, Cardiac Rehabilitation Inpatient Program, Heart Failure Service, Chest Pain Assessment Clinic, Cardiac Investigations, Coronary Care unit, Cardiology Ward and the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.

About the role:

The Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Cardiac Rehabilitation / Heart Failure Service Team is responsible for exercise testing, prescribing and supervision. As well as providing health promotion, cardiac education and risk factor screening activities, for patients, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

The Accredited Exercise Physiologist relieves in the Chest Pain Assessment Service Cardiac Scientist position when required to meet operational and staff development needs.

About you:

• Appointee must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in exercise physiology or human movement studies; recognised in Queensland and be an accredited member or eligible for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K669615

Applications close: Thursday, 4 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5K669615 - Accredited Exercise Physiologist (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)