Head Sleep Scientist (Grade 4)

Reference Number: 50054:  Head Sleep Scientist (Grade 4)  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, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Head Sleep Scientist to join the Department of Respiratory and Sleep department.

About Northern Health:

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 five main campuses:

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

About the Role:

Northern Health is thrilled to announce the launch of our innovative Sleep Medicine Service! This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for an enthusiastic Head Sleep Scientist (Grade 4) to join our team and spearhead the development of this ground-breaking service. 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

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Laboratory, including the CPAP clinic
• Provide senior scientific leadership within the Sleep Medicine Service
• Oversee the ongoing development and conduct of an effective quality assurance program, including achieving and maintaining ASA/NATA accreditation
• Contribute to the research and development program of the department and assist in the supervision of staff and students performing project work
• Develop, devise and implement computer software, instrumentation and testing methodologies
• Provide input to the structure and function of Sleep Medicine clinics and ensure the safe and efficient integration of testing and clinical follow-up
• Assist with budget submission and ensure financial responsibility and accountability within the laboratory

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Advanced knowledge and experience across a broad range of sleep physiological measurements
• Advanced 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

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape the future of sleep medicine at Northern Health. Apply now and make a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Applications close 20 May 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

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.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.