At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sleep diagnostics and therapy services, overseeing operations and mentoring staff.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, a leader in patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient outcomes in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Qualifications: Advanced expertise in sleep science and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 127597 - 141511 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, 3 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 71140)
Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
What can we offer you:
- City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role:
Join a leading specialist service within Canberra Health Services and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality sleep diagnostics and therapy services to the ACT and surrounding region. As part of the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, you'll work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and management of sleep disorders through advanced diagnostic testing, positive airway pressure therapies, and patient-centred care.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As the Senior Sleep Scientist, you will provide expert clinical leadership while independently performing routine and complex polysomnography studies, data analysis, and sleep therapy management. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Disorders Unit, coordinate laboratory activities, support accreditation and quality assurance initiatives, and contribute to service development, research, and improvement projects.
Working across day, evening, and overnight shifts, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of a responsive 24-hour service. We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician with advanced technical expertise in sleep science, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing others. You will bring exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to supervise and mentor staff and students, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation, and are dedicated to achieving outstanding patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team delivering compassionate care through collaboration and excellence.
Please note Appointment to the position may be based on application and referee reports only. Prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:
- Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Johanna Kok at 02 5124 2*** or at ***********@act.gov.au.
Senior Sleep Scientist in Canberra employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
