Requisition ID: REQ694136
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week
Remuneration: $40.06 - $57.14 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 05/10/2026
Contact: Allan Aung Myint - Sleep Unit Manager on
[email protected] or call on (02) 8738 8246
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. What makes this role unique to others? What does the roles entail?
Achieve Something Great Join a highly specialised and collaborative team delivering comprehensive sleep diagnostic and treatment services to the South Western Sydney community. Based at Liverpool Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of sleep medicine services while contributing to high-quality patient care within a NATA/ASA accredited sleep unit.
What makes this role unique to others?
- The Department has a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration and is supported by management and well-developed protocols and procedures.
- Professional development opportunities such as attending NIV workshops, sponsor to attend conference and registration for RPSGT examination
What does this role entail?
- Liverpool Hospital Sleep Service encompasses an outpatient sleep clinic, NATA/ASA accredited five bed sleep unit, Home Ambulatory Sleep Testing Service, Respiratory Failure Service and CPAP Therapy Service. It is currently the only public hospital within South Western Sydney Local Health District to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment sleep service.
- A Sleep Scientist is responsible for the provision of high-quality patient care. They are expected to possess knowledge in the procedures, methodology and theory pertaining to sleep study testing and take responsibility.
Are You the Right Fit? You are an experienced Sleep Scientist with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and a strong understanding of contemporary sleep medicine practices. You thrive in a specialised environment where technical expertise, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.
- Extensive experience as a Sleep Scientist within public and/or private healthcare settings
- Demonstrated expertise in sleep study scoring,
analysis and specialised daytime testing including MSLT and MWT
- Experience supporting patients with CPAP and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapies across diagnostic and treatment pathways
- Knowledge of quality improvement activities and accreditation requirements relevant to sleep disorder services
- RPSGT or ANZSSA Certification, or eligibility to sit the examination
Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Degree in a Science related discipline or such qualifications as the employer deems equivalent (e.g. Engineering, Nursing etc.)
- Clear understanding of AASM scoring guidelines with extensive experience in scoring/analysis of sleep studies
- Previous or current hospital experience working within the field of Sleep Medicine with technical skills including troubleshooting of equipment, configuration of sleep study and PAP titration systems
- Experience working as a Sleep Technician performing sleep study setup, sleep monitoring, and PAP titration of patients overnight
- Experience with initiation and management of patients on CPAP and non-invasive ventilation therapy within the home setting
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
- How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
[email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
- Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
- Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
- Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
📌 Sleep Scientist (Scientific Officer) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm PT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Liverpool