Careers at UniSC

• Thompson Institute | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 6, $92,964 – $100,603 p.a. (pro rata), plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (60% FTE, 21.75 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 2 years

The Opportunity

You’ll provide specialist sleep science expertise within the Let’s Yarn About Sleep (LYAS) program, supporting the co-design, delivery and evaluation of culturally safe sleep health initiatives with First Nations communities. Working across clinical, community and research settings, you’ll contribute to sleep assessment, workforce training, and the translation of evidence into practice, while supporting data quality and research outputs within a multidisciplinary, multi-site team. This role offers a high degree of professional autonomy, collaboration and flexibility.

Please note, this position is based at UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus and involves regular travel to remote communities in Far North Queensland, including overnight stays, in partnership with external program delivery partners.

For more information, please visit us online: Thompson Institute

You will

• provide specialist expertise in sleep science to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of sleep health initiatives across clinical, community, and research settings; and
• lead and oversee sleep assessment processes (including screening, home sleep studies, and data interpretation) to ensure high-quality, culturally safe, and evidence-based practice.

About you

You bring relevant experience across health, research and training, with an appreciation of community-based and culturally informed engagement approaches. Highly organised and adaptable, you’re able to plan ahead, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while working with a high degree of independence. You also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation and build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will possess:

• Completion of a relevant degree in Sleep Health, Public Health, or a related field, with substantial experience in community engagement and outreach work;
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in sleep health, research and training methodologies, including community yarning, focus groups, and other culturally informed engagement approaches;
• Completion of or willingness to deliver Sleep Health education and training (e.g., Sleep Coach training) to lead program delivery and support participants effectively;
• Proven ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with high adaptability and independence;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear and succinct documentation; and
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) in Queensland.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494036 - Sleep Scientist.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 8 March 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Prof Fatima Yaqoot
Professor in Sleep Research - Thompson Institute
Telephone: 07 5456 5315
Email: fyaqoot@usc.edu.au

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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.