Love helping people breathe easier, move better, and get back to doing what they love?

At CQ Health, you'll put your Exercise Physiology expertise to work delivering specialised respiratory rehabilitation, managing a diverse and meaningful caseload, and collaborating with a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality care across our communities.

From improving patient outcomes to contributing to service development, research, and mentoring future professionals, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, expand your impact, and advance your career.

Make a real difference - one breath, one movement, and one success story at a time.

Apply today and help create healthier futures for Central Queenslanders.

Job details

About us:

At CQ Health, our Allied Health team knows that movement is medicine - and our Exercise Physiologists are at the heart of helping Central Queenslanders live healthier, stronger, and more active lives. Whether it's supporting someone to return to the activities they love, building confidence after illness or injury, or helping manage complex health conditions through exercise and lifestyle change, every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. Working alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team, the service fosters innovation, embraces continuous learning, and is committed to delivering exceptional care that helps Central Queenslanders live healthier, more active lives.

About the role:

• Lead specialised respiratory rehabilitation services by delivering advanced exercise physiology assessment, exercise prescription, education, and behaviour change programs across the Respiratory Rapid Access Service and Pulmonary and Lung Transplant Rehabilitation Service, helping patients achieve the best possible health outcomes.
• Manage a diverse and complex clinical caseload with a high degree of autonomy, applying contemporary evidence-based practice and professional judgement to tailor interventions that support recovery, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and community networks to provide expert advice, coordinate care, and ensure seamless service delivery for patients across a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings throughout Central Queensland.
• Drive excellence within the service through quality improvement, research, clinical leadership, and mentoring opportunities, while supporting the development of students, Allied Health Assistants, and emerging Exercise Physiology professionals.

About you:

• It is a mandatory requirement to be qualified and accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (or equivalent) and current accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). While not mandatory, postgraduate qualifications in a relevant practice area will be highly regarded and will complement your ability to deliver specialised, high-quality care in a respiratory rehabilitation setting.
• You combine advanced clinical knowledge with evidence-based practice, confidently assessing, planning, and delivering exercise interventions that support positive outcomes for people living with complex and chronic health conditions.
• You are a strong communicator and collaborative team member who builds positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring care is coordinated, person-centred, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.
• You are passionate about continuous improvement and professional growth, contributing to service development initiatives while sharing your knowledge through mentoring, supervision, and education of students and less experienced practitioners.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F685703

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6F685703 - Exercise Physiologist (Respiratory) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)