Senior Sleep Technician

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Flinders Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Sleep Technician to join the FMC Sleep Laboratory on a casual basis, providing specialist support across afternoon, evening and overnight shifts.

You will perform and analyse polysomnographic recordings, contribute to research projects, and support sleep services to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders, within a leading tertiary health facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in physiology, psychology, neuroscience or nursing.
• Experience using physiological monitoring equipment and analysing polysomnographic recordings.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and adapt to non-standard testing conditions.
• Attention to detail and strong communication with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to quality assurance and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and research sleep studies and analyse physiological data.
• Provide technical support for treatment programs, including long-term nocturnal ventilation.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities and troubleshoot equipment.
• Support staff training in sleep analysis and lab procedures.
• Contribute to sleep research and high-quality patient care.

Skills

Polysomnography

Sleep studies

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in physiology, psychology, neuroscience or nursing

Tools

Physiological monitoring equipment

Polysomnographic analysis

Job description

Job no: 947487
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health, Research, Research and Data Analysis

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Senior Sleep Technician | FMC Sleep Laboratory

Flinders Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Sleep Technician to join our Sleep Laboratory on a casual basis, providing specialist support across afternoon, evening and overnight shifts from Monday to Thursday.

Bring your expertise in polysomnography and sleep study protocols to a skilled, collaborative team within one of South Australia’s leading tertiary health facilities. This is an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge, contribute to high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic sleep services, and help support optimal patient outcomes.

About the role

Are you passionate about sleep health, clinical diagnostics and improving patient outcomes? Join our team as a Senior Sleep Technologist and play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic sleep services.

Reporting to the Sleep Lab Manager, you will perform and analyse a range of diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, producing high-quality physiological recordings and reports to support effective patient assessment and treatment.

In this senior role, you will also contribute your technical expertise to research projects, support specialised treatment programs, coordinate quality assurance activities and help develop the skills and knowledge of other staff members.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and research sleep studies and analyse and report on physiological data
• Provide technical support for treatment programs, including long-term nocturnal ventilation.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities and troubleshoot equipment or testing issues
• Support staff training in sleep analysis and laboratory procedures
• Contribute to sleep research and the delivery of high-quality patient care

About you

You are a technically capable professional with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently when required.

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in the field of physiology, psychology, neuroscience or nursing,
• Experience using physiological monitoring equipment and analysing polysomnographic recordings.
• The ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to non-standard testing conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• A commitment to quality assurance, ongoing learning and high-quality patient care

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

If you are passionate about sleep health and want to contribute your expertise to clinical services and research, we encourage you to apply.

Want To Know More?

Alicia Hoberg, FMC Sleep Laboratory Manager, 8204 6634, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Wednesday 28th October 2026

Attachments

• Senior Sleep Technician- Role Description
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Applicant Information

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 947487

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time