Sleep Scientist (Grade 2)

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Flexible work

Salary packaging

PD opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne’s broader region is seeking a Sleep Scientist (Grade 2) to join the newly launched Sleep Medicine Service. The role focuses on integrated, digitally enabled care and delivering outcomes that matter to patients and the community.

You will support the Sleep Medicine Service operations, provide scientific leadership, and contribute to teaching, training, and quality assurance activities across sleep studies and CPAP clinics.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of sleep studies in a hospital setting.
• Experience in quality assurance and accreditation processes.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to analyse and report sleep studies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Sleep Medicine Service, including the CPAP clinic.
• Provide scientific leadership to junior scientists.
• Contribute to quality assurance and ASA/NATA accreditation efforts.
• Assist development of software, instrumentation and testing methods.
• Support patient care, sleep studies and reporting.
• Contribute to teaching and training programs.

Skills

Sleep science

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Hospital setting

Job description

Reference Number:54296:Sleep Scientist (Grade 2)Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Sleep Scientist (Grade 2). to join the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.

Please note: There are multiple positions available. Both full and part-time applications will be considered.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

Northern Health is thrilled to announce the launch of our innovative Sleep Medicine Service. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Sleep Scientist (Grade 2) to join our team. Our mission is to provide integrated, digitally enabled care that focuses on delivering outcomes that truly matter to our patients and community. Our team are collaborative, passionate and relentlessly committed to continuous improvement. We truly believe in living Northern Health’s values of Safe, Kind and Together.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Medicine Service, including the CPAP clinic
• Provide scientific leadership to junior scientists within the Sleep Medicine Service
• Assist with the ongoing development and conduct of an effective quality assurance program, including achieving and maintaining ASA/NATA accreditation
• Assist with the development and implementation of computer software, instrumentation and testing methodologies
• Assist with the day to day functions of the Sleep Centre including patient care, sleep studies and reporting
• Assist with the development and conduct teaching / training programs

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in a hospital setting across a broad range of sleep study types
• Previous knowledge of scientific equipment and quality assurance, including statistical measures of accuracy and reliability
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a focus on operational excellence and team collaboration
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to analyse and report sleep studies to a high standard

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.