Senior Sleep Technologist/Scientist

Senior Sleep Technologist/Scientist

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sleep professional to join our Sleep Laboratory team as either a Senior Sleep Technologist or Senior Sleep Scientist in a full-time permanent role.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to both clinical service delivery and cutting-edge sleep research. You will mentor and support junior sleep technologists, share your technical expertise, and foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement. Candidates appointed at the Senior Sleep Scientist level will also have opportunities to contribute to service management, staff supervision, quality initiatives, and operational leadership activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform sleep studies, ensuring high standards of technical quality, accuracy and patient care
• Support clinical and research programs through high-quality sleep study data collection, analysis and documentation
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical, operational and research documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Train, mentor and support Sleep Technologists through on-the-job coaching, technical guidance to build team capability and maintain best-practice standards
• Identify, investigate and resolve equipment, quality and compliance issues, escalating complex matters where required and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Join Australia’s leading sleep and respiratory research organisation, supporting both clinical and innovative sleep research
• Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 tax-free) and tax-free meal and entertainment costs of up to $2,650
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including wellbeing resources and free support from qualified professionals (financial, legal, nutrition, health)
• Enjoy bonus leave days during Christmas Holiday
• Easily accessible by public transport
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of emerging sleep professionals
• Access opportunities for ongoing professional development, training, and career progression

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related or science discipline, or an equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience in sleep study setup, monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting for clinical and/or research purposes
• Appropriate accreditation in Sleep Science, Sleep Technology or Clinical Physiology (e.g. ACCP Level 2, Certification in Sleep Science), or eligibility to obtain accreditation
• Strong understanding of sleep and respiratory physiology, sleep disorders and diagnostic sleep investigation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy and documentation
• Experience providing training, mentoring or support to junior colleagues
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including daytime, evening and overnight shifts, and participate in on-call requirements where required

Desirable criteria

• Member of Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA) and/or Australasian Sleep Association (ASA).
• Appropriate accreditation for sleep technologists/physiologists (e.g. ACCP Level 2, Certification in Sleep Science).
• Experience in a clinical research environment.
• Experience in Compumedics sleep study hardware and software.

Our Vision: Improved quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing, and lung disorders.

Our Aspiration: To maintain our world-leading research impact by translating sleep, respiratory, and lung cancer research into better global clinical outcomes.

Our Values: Respect, Excellence, Partnership, Support, and Opportunity.

How to apply

If you have relevant experience and would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (respond to the Essential Criteria above) via email to hr@woolcock.org.au. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions about the role, please email hr@woolcock.org.au.

To learn more about Woolcock Institute, please visit our website.

Working Rights

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.

Position Descriptions

• Senior Sleep Technologist Grade 4
• Senior Sleep Scientist Grade 5

About us

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is a not-for-profit research institute and an internationally recognised leader in research, clinical diagnosis and treatment. With a world-class team and network of researchers, clinicians and support staff, we are committed to improving the respiratory and sleep health of all Australians. The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is ranked as the leading respiratory and sleep research organisation globally.

Our multidisciplinary clinic is a world-leading medical centre specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of all sleep and breathing disorders, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care. The clinic integrates leading research with clinical practice, ensuring our patients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatments.

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