Title: Research Sleep Scientist
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Research Sleep Scientist
- Temporary part-time | 24 hours a week | 2 year fix term contract
- Box Hill | Local car parking + walkable to Box Hill Central for cafes and shops
- Join our Sleep Medicine Research Program and contribute to innovative sleep health research
About the role
The Research Sleep Scientist role will be based at the Sleep Laboratory Box Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will work as part of this dynamic research and clinical team to conduct a range of activities leading to the timely completion of research projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a health professional to be involved in clinical research in a major metropolitan hospital.
As part of the Sleep Medicine Research Program, the Research Sleep Scientist will support the coordination and implementation of the MRFF-funded SIMPLIFI-OSA study, which investigates the management of patients using limited-channel sleep testing compared with full polysomnography for the identification of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The Research Sleep Scientist will support data collection in a clinical setting, perform data entry and analysis, and collaborate with research and clinical teams to ensure the timely delivery of research projects. The role also involves contributing to other research activities and evaluations, undertaking administrative responsibilities, and working closely with senior researchers and clinicians who will provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and training.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
- Relevant clinical experience in Sleep Study analysis and monitoring
- Clinical and/or research skills, including experience participant recruitment, screening and enrolment, liaising with study participants and administering data collection tools
- Demonstrated capacity to adhere to ethical guidelines and project protocols
- Ability to work autonomously with an analytical approach to troubleshooting
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
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Click here to view the position description
Contact Person: A/Prof Denise O'Driscoll
Contact Number: 9975 6538
Contact Email: denise.o'driscoll@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 12 August 2026
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