About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is searching for a Sleep Technician to join our Sleep and Respiratory Unit. In this casual role a typical working week will involve evening and overnight shifts where required.

Reporting to the Senior Sleep Scientist, you will provide overnight sleep disorder patient diagnostic and treatment investigations, while also being responsible for routine operational activities within the Sleep Laboratory during overnight shifts. Full training will be provided to the candidate. Previous experience in overnight sleep polysomnography will be highly desirable; however, it is not mandatory.

Salary range: $38.61 - $52.06 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Typical duties for the role include:

• Polysomnographic set up, monitoring and reporting in paediatric and adult patients
• Perform sleep investigations, including treatment initiation and titration
• Maintain patient investigation standards through the application of evidence-based practices in accordance with current laboratory procedures
• Utilise material resources efficiently and effectively to contribute to quality and cost-effective practices
• Participate in the identification and implementation of quality and service improvement activities
• Actively participate in the clinical, educational, and training activities of the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate, assist, and contribute expertise to administrative / technical / nursing / scientific or medical staff in achieving the best possible outcome for all sleep disorder patients

About you

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

• Demonstrated experience performing sleep investigations
• Current First Aid, CPR and PLS Certificate (training provided to the successful candidate)
• Current blue card (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Completed or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Applied Science or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification in sleep or clinical physiology would be highly regarded, but not essential
• Previous experience in sleep medicine is highly regarded, particularly in the use of NOX equipment
• RPSGT would be highly regarded but not essential

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Tuesday, 11th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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