About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.
About the Role
You will be responsible for providing and supervising personal rehabilitation and training programs for patients. You will liaise with allied health professionals regarding patient management, as well as assisting with assessment, treatment, training and maintenance of resources. You will also provide advice on all aspects of physical training and rehabilitation including making recommendations on the fitness of personnel to medical review boards and the engagement of other allied health professionals as necessary.
This is a Permanent Full Time position working Monday - Friday.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Australian Citizenship for Baseline Security Clearance purposes
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The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
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Tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science as determined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
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Minimum of 2 years full time Post Graduate experience in rehabilitation exercise prescription within the last 5 years (or part-time equivalent).
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Current membership of ESSA.
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Experience working with injured personnel, a working knowledge of rehabilitation processes, and sound exercise prescription strategies for injured populations.
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Recent participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with ESSA.
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Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
About Wagga Health Centre
The Wagga Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, South-East of Wagga Wagga and has been an integral part of the community since 1940. Known as the “Home of the Airman”, it houses the RAAF schools of Technical Training, Administration & Logistics and Postgraduate Studies. Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka. Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
About You
With a passion for physical fitness and rehabilitation, you are dedicated to creating personal programs for your patients which are tailored to their individual needs. Watching patients improve under your care keeps you going and drives you to continue your career. Your excellent communication skills are appreciated both by your patients and your colleagues to whom you regularly provide advice and recommendations. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You are passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.
Rewards & Benefits
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Be part of an amazing culture, based on the values of trust, care, innovation and pride
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Gain access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion
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‘Start with a job and stay for a career’ with extensive employment and growth opportunities across Serco’s many contracts
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Meaningful work supporting defence personnel
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Referral Programs
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Paid annual and personal leave
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Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
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Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
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Provision of uniform
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Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
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Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
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Join a dedicated team of collaborative and supportive health professionals
Join Us
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
For a confidential chat, please contact Katie Wintle on 0448 444 514 or [email protected]
Serco and Proud
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone also has an important role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 60,000+ globally and 16,000+ in Asia Pacific responsible for delivering essential public services in areas including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, facilities management and citizen services.
Serco’s values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride underpin everything we do. We are curious, creative and collaborative. Our people matter and make a difference every day.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability. By joining Serco you will have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
