Shape innovative physical health care in forensic mental health
Build a new service and make a lasting impact from day one
Work alongside a diverse, collaborative multidisciplinary team
Manage and deliver evidence-based exercise programs that support recovery, physical health and wellbeing in forensic mental health.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Blacktown
Where you'll be working
Join the new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, opening 13 October 2026. This is a unique opportunity to join a contemporary service at the beginning of its journey and help shape its culture, model of care and patient experience.
As part of Mental Health Services within Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll work within a growing and diverse health district committed to innovation, education and research.
Be part of a new specialist forensic mental health service operating within the Forensic Mental Health Network.
Deliver care alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams across Budyari Gamada, Budyari Gili and Blacktown Hospital.
Contribute to a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and consumer-centred approach to care.
Collaborate with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network to support continuity of care across NSW.
Help strengthen the focus on physical health, exercise and wellbeing for people experiencing complex mental health needs.
What you'll be doing
As a Level 3 Exercise Physiologist, you'll use your advanced clinical knowledge and professional expertise to provide autonomous, evidence-based Exercise Physiology services tailored to the needs of consumers.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Assess, prescribe and evaluate individual and group exercise programs aligned with clinical and consumer goals.
Develop strategies that improve physical health, wellbeing, self-management and engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, participating in clinical meetings, care planning and discharge planning.
Contribute to education, research, quality improvement and the development of innovative clinical practice.
Provide high-quality clinical documentation, handover and professional practice while maintaining appropriate clinical and professional standards.
Make your expertise part of something new.
If you're an experienced Exercise Physiologist looking for an opportunity to shape practice, influence a new service and make a meaningful difference in forensic mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and be part of a workforce committed to delivering world-class mental health care through innovation, education and research.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Exercise and Sports Science or Exercise Physiology
Registration: Eligibility for accreditation as an exercise physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Selection Criteria:
A strong commitment to an evidence- based service to provide for mental health and forensic consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral, and discharge planning.
Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision and ability to prioritise, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills, and have independent professional judgement.
Evidence of proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities, with skill in clinical practice alongside both novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers.
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to initiate, lead, evaluate, and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation processes.
Requisition ID: REQ691240
Applications Close: 17th September 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
