Exercise Physiologist

About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) is the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Established in 1986, KAMS was formed to provide a unified voice for Aboriginal health and well-being, and to deliver centralised resources and collective advocacy in partnership with its Member Services. KAMS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Aboriginal health leaders from across its Member Services.

Our vision is that all Kimberley Aboriginal people are empowered to be strong, healthy, and connected through Aboriginal community-controlled services. Our purpose is to deliver holistic health and well-being outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal-led organisations, centred around Aboriginal culture and knowledge.

KAMS is a proud member of the Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA), the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA), and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Role overview

The Exercise Physiologist will be based in Kununurra on a Full-time basis.  You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help improve health outcomes across the lifespan by combining clinical exercise physiology practise with health promotion, community education, and workforce capacity building.

You will provide tailored physical activity planning to referred individuals and families, develop culturally appropriate education resources, and build the capability of local workers and volunteers to support program implementation. The role also includes professional education for staff across KAMS sites and ongoing contribution to program evaluation and quality improvement.

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Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally safe services and for supporting sustainable program outcomes across the West Kimberley region. Your work will include the following:

• Promote the benefits of physical activity by creating healthy physical activity norms through targeted events, community activities, and locally relevant health promotion initiatives.
• Develop culturally appropriate, audience-specific educational tools and resources, and build participant knowledge, confidence, and self-efficacy through tailored group education (including in at least two key Kimberley communities).
• Build capacity of local community workers and volunteers (including Aboriginal Liaison Officers) and provide clinical oversight and guidance to support safe, consistent service delivery.
• Provide individualised exercise physiology consultative services and physical activity plans for referred clients, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive exercise physiology service aligned to professional standards, evidence-based practise guidelines, and relevant service protocols.
• Maintain safe work practises and participate in the shared responsibility for quality, safety, and risk management, including identifying non-conformances and contributing to corrective or improvement actions.

Candidate profile

You will be an accredited Exercise Physiologist who can work effectively across diverse settings, including remote communities. You will bring strong clinical judgement, well-developed communication and facilitation skills, and a commitment to culturally safe practise and community partnership.

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and be eligible to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) through Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
• Have experience working in remote areas and Indigenous communities, including capacity building of local Indigenous staff and working in partnership with communities through culturally safe practise.
• Bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including partnership building with other service organisations and confidence facilitating groups and delivering public-facing education.
• Hold a National Police Certificate obtained within the previous 3 months.
• Hold a current ‘C’ class drivers licence.
• Hold a current Western Australian Working with Children’s Check or be able to demonstrate application for this check.

In addition, the following would be advantageous: prior experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and in rural and remote locations; and being a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary of $121,020 per annum pro rata along with additional benefits including: 

• Accommodation Allowance of $13,000 per annum pro rata
• Annual Airfare of $1,800 per annum (after 12 months of service)
• District Allowance of $3,569 (single) per annum pro rata
• Electricity Allowance of $1,440 per annum pro rata
• Optional Salary Sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

KAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to join our dedicated team at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services. Your expertise can help empower communities and promote better health outcomes.

Applications close: 4th December 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.