Career Opportunities

Moonee Valley Health and Fitness is a staff and client centred allied health clinic with a strong emphasis on promoting a sustainable work-life balance and a rewarding career. 

We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and inclusive team. Our clinic is located on the busy Mt Alexander Road in Travancore, with some great local cafes nearby and a warm and friendly community of local clients. 

MVFIT is affiliated with a number of local GP's in the area, some of whom have been established for over 20 years and we have a strong online presence. 

We have a part-time role available (minimum 9 hours per week) that would include a combination of clinic hours and running some small group, equipment based Clinical Pilates classes.

The majority of our clientele are private patients, as well as some NDIS, EPC, DVA, TAC and WorkCover patronage. We are driven by a philosophy that is focused on providing person centred care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Clinical Pilates experience is a requirement of this position and an interest in pre and postnatal health is welcome but not essential.

The successful candidate would need to be able to work well independently while also offering support to our Clinical Pilates team. 

There is potential to build on this position, and our clinic goal is to help develop your career in the direction of your choosing. If you are passionate, enthusiastic and have a strong focus on person centred care, please forward your resume and cover letter to our head Physiotherapist Amy via email: amyrlaurie@gmail.com or click here to submit your interest in the position. 

For more information on this position please call Amy on 0409028261.

To meet the growing demands of our client base a new exercise physiologist position has be made available for an enthusiastic person to play a key role in continuing this growth.

The current role available is a part-time position of 12 to 25 hours per week with the opportunity to grow your workload to a full time role if a suitable applicant is found and is looking for full-time employment.

All our EP's, Ex Sci qualified trainers and Physiotherapists in our team receive ongoing mentoring and professional development. This position is suitable for those looking for an immediate part-time load.

We are looking for clinically trained Pilates Instructors to teach a range of small group reformer classes and 1 on 1 appointments.

The classes and 1 on 1 appointments we're looking for instructors to teach are

• 1 on 1 General Strength and Fitness Pilates
• Pregnancy Pilates
• Mums and Bubs Pilates
• Small Group Pilates

All our classes are a maximum of 4 on 1, allowing our instructors to provide individualised feedback as needed. We also have a Clinical Exercise program with 2:1 classes using a range of Pilates equipment.

Any health professionals welcome to apply! While we are looking for clinical Pilates small group instructors, we're always looking to expand our team. We offer a variety of services including physiotherapy, clinical Pilates, reformer Pilates, remedial massage, exercise physiology and personal training.

We aim to support all our personal trainers in developing and learning to be the best trainer and group fitness instructors to perform at their best.

As a Registered Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia Courses or Physical Activity Australia Courses, our trainers are committed to industry standards and ongoing professional development.

Our commitment to trainer development extends to assistance with in-house training in our personal training studio, as well as allowing time-off when needed to attend formal education courses and professional development courses.

Continuing education gives you the resources to improve your existing skills, develop new ones and advance your career in the health and fitness industry.

As a personal trainer, you are required to be flexible and adapt to clients that have a wide range of health & fitness goals and personalities. You must have the confidence to deliver high quality sessions and work as a team.

If you want the freedom to run your own sessions and have the support of a great team, please read our requirements below and send through a cover letter and resume to info@mvfit.com.au or APPLY below

Must Haves:

• Minimum Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
• Degree in Sports Science - Desired but not essential.
• Senior First Aid
• CPR
• Minimum 2 years PT/Industry experience
• Fitness Body Registration
• Public Liability/Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Valid Drivers License

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate following;

• Work flexible hours - (Training times from 5.30am to 9pm)
• Professional conduct, good personal presentation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work proficiently on your own and contribute as a valuable team member.
• Experience in client growth and retention.
• Strong history of success in achieving goals and outcomes with clients.
• Desire and motivation for continued learning and professional development.

Are you a university student who is completing their Exercise and Sports Science degree and is interested in exploring a future career as an exercise scientist or exercise physiology.

We often have the capacity to supervise an undergraduate or master students placement at our gym and clinic.

All Exercise Science undergraduate students are required to do practicum during the third and final year of their studies. Some of the prac hours must be in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery, supervised by someone holding a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science degree or equivalent as a minimum. These hours can also be undertaken under the supervision of an AEP with clinical populations, in which case the programme must be prescribed by the AEP with supervised delivery.

Benefits to you the student: Professional Experience forms an integral part of the student’s program. It provides students the opportunity to obtain hours of practical on-the-job experience and to apply skills and knowledge gained at university in a real-world situation under the supervision of experienced personnel. In addition, students fulfill requirements for accreditation through ESSA as an Exercise Scientist, on the completion of their degree.

Benefit to the MVFit Gym and our community: We view these placements as a great educational experience for our team to provide professional supervision and guidance with the next generation of health and fitness professionals. It is also a good opportunity to have you interact with the MVFit Community and to provide extra help and expertise to their training sessions.

Possible aspects of your placement hours at MVFit

Exercise and Sport Science placements must be with apparently healthy clients

• Conduct health and/or exercise-related assessments including protocol selection and client instruction.
• Design safe and effective exercise programs based on best practice of apparently-healthy clients.
• Select and use a broad range of exercises, exercise modalities and equipment that are appropriate for the specific needs and abilities of clients in one-on-one and/or group-based settings.
• Teach and correct movement and exercise technique by using appropriate learning cues and progressions.
• Use exercise load and progress monitoring tools that are appropriate for the specific needs of clients.
• Record client progress during an exercise program and report on the outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate whether it is safe for a client to continue with an exercise program or session
• Evaluate and adapt the delivery of an exercise prescription to respond to environmental change or change in the needs or capacities of clients.