Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share considered)
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $83,740.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 4 June 2026 – 11:59pm
Exercise Physiologist
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bloomfield
About the role
The Exercise Physiologist – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) positions provide consumers who have lived experience of mental illness and or addiction with an enhanced opportunity for improved physical health outcomes.
The successful applicants would be employed as part of the Allied Health team at Bloomfield Hospital and be part of the Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Department at Orange Health Service.
Your work would include delivering appropriate, supportive and safe physical activity and behavioural coaching to our consumers. Bloomfield Hospital is resourced with access to several gyms, bikes, sport fields, swimming pool, and sporting equipment as required.
Bloomfield Hospital - Orange Health Service is one of the largest regional inpatient Mental Health Drug and Alcohol facility in Australia. Inpatient units provide a statewide or district service to adolescents, adults and older people with mental illnesses, mental disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. At Bloomfield Hospital you will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
The MHDA team consist of 2 Exercise Physiologists, 1 Senior Physiotherapist and 1 Rotating level 1/2 Physiotherapist, and closely working together with Allied Health Assistants. You will work with wards and staff across other disciplines in allied health, medicine, and nursing.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program.
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anders Jansson, Head Of Department -Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology on 02 6369 3393 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
