Senior Sleep Technician - Tqeh Sleep Laboratory

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Senior Sleep Technician for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sleep Laboratory. The role involves performing and analysing sleep studies, supporting prescribed respiratory therapies and guiding junior staff to maintain a safe, accurate sleep laboratory service.

You will manage overnight duties, assess CPAP and Bi-level therapies, and contribute to documentation, data quality, and patient-focused care within a collaborative team at CALHN.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma required.
• Experience performing and analysing sleep studies.
• Apply respiratory physiology and therapeutic equipment skills.
• Empathetic communication and ability to train staff.
• Ability to work independently, including overnight duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies.
• Set up and assess prescribed CPAP and Bi-level therapies.
• Analyse recordings, prepare reports and maintain databases.
• Apply quality controls and maintain accurate documentation.
• Train staff and guide patients in respiratory support use.

Skills

Empathy communication

Overnight duties

Staff training

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma

Tools

CPAP setup

Bi-level therapy equipment

Sleep study equipment

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Senior Sleep Technician

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South SA 5011
• Sleep Laboratory, Respiratory Medicine
• Salary: TGO2 – $80,794 to $85,776 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging
• Temporary part time, 28.5 hours per week, until 30 April 2027
• Daytime and overnight duties as required

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As the largest health network in South Australia, CALHN plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare. With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Help patients breathe and sleep better at TQEH. Perform and analyse sleep studies, support prescribed respiratory therapies and guide less experienced staff while maintaining a safe, accurate and compassionate sleep laboratory service.

• Perform overnight diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies
• Set up and assess prescribed CPAP and Bi-level therapies
• Analyse recordings, prepare reports and maintain databases
• Apply quality controls and maintain accurate documentation
• Train staff and guide patients in respiratory support use

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma
• Bring experience performing and analysing sleep studies
• Apply respiratory physiology and therapeutic equipment skills
• Communicate with empathy and train less experienced staff
• Work independently and reliably, including overnight duties

Employees without these qualifications who already work in such positions at TGO1 or above are also eligible to apply. Please refer to the role description for full eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the attached role description: ****** - RD for Senior Sleep Technician - TQEH Sleep Laboratory.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.