Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Are you an Exercise Physiologist ready for work that is genuinely different? This is your invitation to trade burnout for balance, traffic for open skies, red tape for red dirt, and long waitlists for long-lasting impact.

Movement Matters Therapy is growing, and we are seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our allied health team in Alice Springs, Central Australia. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a sustainable remote allied health career in a region where access to care truly matters.

Before you scroll past because of the location, keep reading.

We know relocating is a big decision. It is also one of the best decisions many of our team members say they have made. Alice Springs offers space, genuine community, and work that is visible and valued in a way that is hard to find anywhere else.

The Financial Picture

• $7,000 relocation assistance through NT PHN
• $10,000 professional development scholarship via the Health Workforce Scholarship Program
• $5,000 retention bonus at two years, with ongoing annual bonuses
• Competitive salary above award, based on experience

About Movement Matters Therapy

Movement Matters Therapy is an allied health practice based in Alice Springs / Mparntwe. We provide Exercise Physiology, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Allied Health Assistance, and Hydrotherapy services across the lifespan. Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally aware, person-centred, and deeply rooted in community. We are committed to improving access to allied health services across regional and remote Central Australia.

We do more than deliver Exercise Physiology sessions, we walk alongside people in some of Australia’s most unique and under-serviced communities.

As the only Exercise Physiology clinic in Central Australia, you will not just be delivering sessions, you will be shaping what Exercise Physiology means in this region. Your impact is real, immediate, and irreplaceable.

The Role

As an Exercise Physiologist at Movement Matters Therapy, you will deliver individualised, functional, and goal-focused services across a genuinely diverse caseload.

Your work may include:

• Exercise prescription for chronic health conditions and disability
• WorkCover and DVA rehabilitation
• Healthy ageing and falls prevention
• Persistent pain and mental health focused programs
• Functional capacity building for NDIS participants
• Hydrotherapy sessions
• Occasional outreach into remote communities

You will work across our clinic, community settings, and hydrotherapy facilities. Full time and part time options are available, with flexible arrangements considered for the right candidate.

Your Growth, Supported

We are genuinely invested in your development. You will receive weekly one-on-one mentoring from our senior Exercise Physiologists, access to fortnightly external and internal CPD sessions, and regular clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary team. Whether you are early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise, we will work with you to build a development plan that is actually yours.

You will also have the opportunity to shape your caseload, develop special interests, and contribute to the growth of Exercise Physiology in Central Australia.

You will not be professionally isolated here.

From the Team

“Working in Alice Springs has genuinely made me a better clinician. The variety of the caseload, the support from the team, and the sense of purpose you get from working somewhere that actually needs you, there is nothing quite like it.” Jac - Movement Matters Therapy Team Member

About You

You are an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA registration who values trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred practice. You are adaptable, curious, and motivated, and you are ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Central Australia.

Essential requirements:

• ESSA accreditation (or eligibility)
• First Aid and CPR
• Ochre Card and National Police Check
• Open driver’s licence
• Strong communication and documentation skills

It is a bonus if you bring:

• NDIS, WorkCover, or DVA experience
• A background in chronic disease, persistent pain, or mental health
• Hydrotherapy experience
• Remote or rural health experience (not essential; we will support you)

What We Offer

• $7,000 relocation assistance through NT PHN
• $10,000 professional development scholarship via the Health Workforce Scholarship Program
• $5,000 retention bonus at two years, with ongoing annual bonuses
• Competitive salary above award, based on experience
• Structured onboarding and genuine leadership support
• Access to our fully equipped clinic gym and Reformer Pilates studio
• A down-to-earth, supportive, and fun team culture

Ready to Have a Chat?

We would love to talk with you before you even think about applying. Reach out to Nicholle directly for a no-pressure conversation about whether this could be the right move for you.

Phone: 0432 296 426

Email: ***email_hidden***

We can’t wait to hear from you.