About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Sleep Scientist - Grade 2 – Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to demonstrate their expert knowledge and skills within our Sleep Disorders Unit.

The position, on a rotating roster, will involve patient preparation prior to overnight sleep studies, nasal continuous positive airway pressure implementation and titration, overnight study monitoring, and aspects of sleep study analysis. The successful applicant will have a Science degree with related majors, excellent communication skills, and demonstrate initiative and confidence when working in a clinical setting.

It would be expected that you hold or are working toward a recognised qualification in polysomnography or sleep technology. eg. BRPT

The Sleep Disorders Unit at Footscray Hospital is NATA Accredited, and performs a variety of in-laboratory and home based PSG and treatment studies.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.