The Sleep Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Laboratory Manager. A Sleep Technician has demonstrated competence in the performance of duties as a trainee over a period of 12 months continuous service. A Sleep Technician can provide supervision of a polysomnographic trainee.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and clinically proficient Polysomnographic Technician to join our sleep diagnostics team, situated within Macquarie University Hospital. In this role, you will perform comprehensive sleep studies, including setup, data acquisition, and real-time analysis, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Working largely autonomously under the guidance of a Lead Technologist and/or Lab Manager, you will apply your 12+ months of experience to deliver high-quality diagnostic data and therapeutic interventions.
As a mid-level professional, you will also play a key role in the growth of our sleep unit service by supervising and mentoring future Polysomnographic Trainees. The Polysomnographic Technician is the "eyes and ears" of the sleep physician. Your ability to ensure patient safety, capture clean data and respond to physiological changes during the night is the critical link between a patient’s undiagnosed sleep disorder and a life-changing treatment plan.
About Us
Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We are a collegiate environment committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering innovative, patient-centred care. Now celebrating our 15-year anniversary, we continue to push boundaries in how healthcare is delivered, taught and discovered.
Why Join Us
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.
At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary
As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™
We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:
Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and 1-2 page Cover Letter:
Demonstrate competence in the performance of duties performed as a Polysomnographic Technician over a period of twelve (12) months continuous service at a sleep unit
Demonstrate skills in Polysomnographic testing, analysis, review and integration of patient information
Demonstrate the ability to determine testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to new technology
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent team player
Ability to work autonomously / independently
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.
Immunisation screening
Valid Working with Children Check
Criminal History Check
Application Close: Sunday 12 July 2026 11:59PM AEST
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
12/07/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework
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