Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Pathology
Job title Medical Scientist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Alice Springs
Position number 4181 RTF 352075 Closing 09/08/2026
Contact James McLeod, Laboratory Manager on 08 8951 7749 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352075
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As a member of the Territory Pathology, Alice Springs Hospital work team, positively contribute to the provision of a timely,
efficient, cost effective and high quality service to the Department of Health and public of the Northern Territory
Context statement
Operational needs require the recruitment of an individual with knowledge/skills in Chemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and
Blood Transfusion to work in the local Territory Pathology, Alice Springs Hospital work team, and participate in a 24hr x 7day roster
as required. In particular, applicants competent in the reporting of blood films would be highly regarded. The position maps to
CLF4/5 on the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability and Leadership Framework document.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under minimal direct supervision, and as competencies develop, analyse pathology specimens in the Multi-disciplinary area
using a range of developing technical skills on a variety of laboratory analysers.
2. Under supervision as competencies are met, authorise results and provide appropriate advice,
3. Actively participate and develop knowledge of internal and external quality programs to ensure quality of results. As
competencies develop, perform equipment preventative maintenance, and monitor availability of reagents and consumables
in use and initiating ordering as required.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Education and Qualifications: Possession of a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent is mandatory.
2. Work History: Previous work experience in pathology or other laboratory with analytical procedures and protocols closely
aligned to those in use in a Multi-disciplinary Pathology laboratory is highly desirable.
3. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated ability to continue to develop the required skills and knowledge of the role and be an
active team member. Developing knowledge of pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical factors impacting on the provision
of clinically useful results is also required. Developing awareness of monitoring stock levels in daily use to initiate ordering in
a timely manner.
4. Personal Qualities: Demonstrated ability to operate within boundaries, taking personal responsibility for completion of tasks
in a timely manner; acknowledging personal development needs and demonstrating a commitment to learning and self-
development.
5. Cultural Awareness: An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Accreditation: Knowledge of the requirements for NATA/RCPA Accreditation.
2. Safety: Knowledge of safe working practices in clinical laboratories.
3. Commitment: To developing a long-term career in a multidisciplinary regional pathology service.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Approved: July 2026 James Mcleod, Manager Territory Pathology, Alice Springs.
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