Senior Sleep Technologist / Scientist

About the role

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is seeking an experienced, motivated sleep professional to join its Sleep Laboratory team in a full-time permanent role, either as a Senior Sleep Technologist or Senior Sleep Scientist. The role contributes to both clinical service delivery and sleep research, mentors junior sleep technologists and shares technical expertise. Senior Sleep Scientists also contribute to service management, staff supervision, quality initiatives and operational leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Independently perform sleep studies with high technical quality, accuracy and patient care, including overnight, daytime and at-home studies
• Support clinical and research programs through high-quality data collection, analysis and documentation
• Maintain accurate clinical, operational and research documentation in line with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Train, mentor and coach junior Sleep Technologists, give technical guidance and provide feedback on their work
• Identify, investigate and resolve equipment, quality and compliance issues, escalating complex matters where needed

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related or science discipline, or an equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience setting up, monitoring, analysing and troubleshooting sleep studies 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 it
• Strong understanding of sleep and respiratory physiology, sleep disorders and diagnostic sleep investigation
• Experience training, mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Availability for a rotating roster including daytime, evening and overnight shifts, and on-call requirements
• Desirable: ANZSSA and/or ASA membership, Compumedics sleep hardware and software experience, and clinical research experience

What we offer

• Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 tax-free) and tax-free meal and entertainment costs of up to $2,650
• Employee Assistance Program with wellbeing resources and free professional support
• Bonus leave days during Christmas holidays
• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression

To apply, send your CV and cover letter by email to the institute's HR team, responding to the essential criteria.