Sleep Scientific Officer

NSW Statewide, NSW

Temporary Part Time

73440.82 - 104751.61 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Medical/Lab Scientist

: Temporary Part Time until 14 July 2025
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: 73440.82 - 104751.61 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
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:REQ547239

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

  1. Degree in a Science related discipline or such qualifications as the employer deems equivalent (e.g.Engineering, Life sciences etc.)
  2. Previous or current hospital experience working within the field of Sleep Medicine in a Paediatric setting
  3. Clear understanding of AASM scoring guidelines, ability to follow centre specific scoring guidelines with extensive experience in scoring/analysis of sleep studies
  4. Experience working as a Sleep Technician performing sleep study setup, computerised sleep monitoring using the Compumedics and Nox systems, and PAP titration of patients overnight
  5. Experience with initiation and management of patients on CPAP and non-invasive ventilation therapy within the home setting
  6. Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
  7. Proven ability to work independently and with other team members and as part of a multidisciplinary team

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Chenda Castro on [email protected]

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on [email protected]

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

As this is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not apply.
Applications Close: 25/01/2025

Job Ad Reference REQ547239
Date Listed 15 January 2025
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