Sleep Scientist - Grade 1
- Location: Footscray
- Employment Type: Part-Time (40 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Sleep Laboratory at our Footscray campus is currently seeking 1 enthusiastic and professional Sleep Scientist (Grade 1) to join our team and form part of our exciting new journey at the New Footscray Hospital.
This part-time position operates on 10-hour shifts on a rotating roster (day/evening/night shifts).
Shift times are: Day shifts (8am to 6:30pm), Setup shift (12pm to 10:30pm), Night shift (9:30am to 7:30am).
The Sleep Disorders Unit at Footscray Hospital is NATA Accredited and performs a variety of in-laboratory and home-based PSG and treatment studies. The Unit performs approximately 2,000 sleep studies per annum, including diagnostic PSG, treatment studies (CPAP/Bi-Pap/Oxygen) and split studies, with TCO2 monitoring and blood gas sampling if required. The unit also provides support to patients with CPAP clinics, APAP trials and light therapy devices.
Western Health is continually growing due to being in the growth corridor of Melbourne. Plans are under way with a new Footscray Hospital being completed for 2025, where our unit is increasing in size. This means there is a high opportunity to grow professionally within the Sleep Disorders Unit, including supporting applications for the RPSGT exam, ACCP registrations, participation in departmental research and attendance to quarterly educational meetings and scientific conferences.
Key responsibilities:
The position will involve key tasks such as:
- All aspects of sleep study patient preparation and recording
- All aspects of sleep study analysis
- Portfolio management
- Attend regular in-service educational meetings and maintain all mandatory training requirements
Whilst this position maintains a strong clinical focus, the Grade 1 Scientist will also support quality system activities in line with NATA/ASA Accreditation Standards and be involved in specific set of delegated portfolios.
About you:
The successful applicant will have a science degree with related majors, have excellent communication skills, work collaboratively, and demonstrate initiative and confidence when working in a clinical setting.
The Grade 1 Sleep Scientist will be expected to demonstrate an analytical approach to troubleshooting and be highly organised.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting sleep studies at our New Footscray Hospital facilities, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 February 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Carlos Lopez via Carlos.Lopez2@wh.org.au.
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.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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