About the Role:
This is a Fixed-Term, part-time position at 40 hours per fortnight for 16 weeks, including one night shift and one day shift within the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department.
The Sleep Medicine Service is embedded within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service in the Division of Medicine of the hospital. It serves to provide an accurate and detailed assessment of sleep disorders through the provision of polysomnography (sleep studies) to aid in the clinical management of children of all ages in both in in-hospital and hospital in the home setting. The sleep scientist is responsible for facilitating sleep studies within the sleep medicine service. The sleep scientist is expected to make appropriate changes to ventilation or supplemental oxygen as per the established procedures and protocols.
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Sleep Scientist - Grade 2 Medical Scientist or Sleep Scientist - Grade 2.
Classification for this position is in accordance to Award 18 - Medical Scientists and will range from RY4 (Grade 2, year 1) to RY7 (Grade 2, Year 4), FTE base salary from $94,478.80 to $106,906.80 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation).
Your skills and experience:
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Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science or equivalent, where equivalent includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary intuitions which is recognised by the national office of overseas skills is mandatory
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Significant experience working in a paediatric sleep unit
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Significant ventilation experience working with CPAP and non-invasive ventilation
If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine is staffed by over 50 medical and allied health staff who are involved in management of children and adolescents with clinical disorders of respiratory, sleep and ventilation as well as significant research in these areas.
What we offer:
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Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
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Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
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Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
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Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
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Convenient location & close to public transport
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Staff immunisation drives
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Special events
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
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Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
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Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
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Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
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Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
Other requirements:
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Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
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Valid Working with Children Check
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Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position, please contact Dr Anne-Marie Adams, Chief Sleep Scientist via email:
[email protected] OR phone: 9345 5818.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close: 30 July 2026.
