Employment Type: Part Time, 7 hours per week

Duration: Up until 31 December 2025

Remuneration: $100,354 + 17% superannuation + leave loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

The Senior Exercise Physiologist will serve as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) at Addi Moves, located at the Addison Road Community Centre, supporting individuals from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, culturally diverse communities, and those facing social disadvantage. This role involves promoting and developing the Addi Moves program, contributing to research projects, and overseeing quality control. Additionally, the Senior Exercise Physiologist will supervise exercise physiology student placements and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exercise interventions aimed at enhancing participants' wellbeing and lifestyle behaviours.

The Senior Exercise Physiologist will report to the Scientia Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Skills Required:

• Degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Hold Accreditation from Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) with at least 2-years subsequent relevant experience.
• Experience preferred in evidence-based exercise prescription for people with lived experience of mental health issues and working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Previous research support experience preferred including data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team as well as independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including demonstrated capacity to maintain effective professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders and from diverse backgrounds.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role.  

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 17^th November before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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