Senior Respiratory Sleep Scientist

Location: Nedlands

Unit/Division: North Metropolitan Health Service - Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group

We are seeking suitable applications from highly capable and values-driven health professionals to join our dynamic Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH).

We are looking for Permanent Part Time up to 0.6 FTE.

What is our Senior Respiratory Sleep Scientist role?

This position performs complex and specialised tests and treatments at an advanced practice level. Provides supervision, mentorship, and guidance to Sleep Scientists. Is responsible for specific tasks, under the direction of the Senior Sleep Scientist in Charge, including Education and Training, Quality Improvement and Accreditation, and the operation of the Sleep Service (Sleep Laboratory, Therapy Clinic and Home Mechanical Ventilation Service). Practices as a Senior Respiratory Sleep Scientist in accordance with the Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA) and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) policies and guidelines.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

- Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay

- Professional and career development opportunities

- Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Jonathon Poh on 08 6457 4837 or email Jonathon.Poh@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre – the largest cancer treatment centre in the State – and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).

- A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.

- References – The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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