Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

About the service

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services act as a front door to the mental health service system and provides a continuum of care which comprises of IPC Health, Western Health and Thorne Harbour Health, who will deliver the Melton Local. The Local provides care support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

About the service

We are seeking a motivating and knowledgeable Exercise Physiologist for a Permanent Part Time (30.4 hours per week) in the Melton area. You will support service users to build confidence and skills to engage in community-based physical activities. The role will also involve collaborating with service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to building resilience, promoting self-care, and enhancing community participation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement evidence-based exercise programs tailored to the needs and abilities of service users.
• Empower people to develop self-management skills related to physical health and wellbeing.
• Monitor and evaluate exercise interventions to ensure service users achieve their health and recovery goals.
• Provide opportunities for education around physical health including exercise and nutrition, to service users, community and the multidisciplinary team.
• Build partnerships with local gyms, sports clubs, and community organisations to enhance service user access to physical activity opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology or a related field.
• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of exercise in mental health recovery.
• Experience in designing and delivering evidence-based exercise interventions.
• Candidates with knowledge and resources in regard to general wellbeing and nutrition are highly regarded

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500414. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 11th September 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Nahisha Williams-Wynn, Service Operations Manager  
Nahisha.WilliamsWynn@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au 

Position Description

 PD Exercise Physiologist - Melton Local.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.