Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Microbiology - Territory Pathology
Job title Supervising Scientist - Microbiology Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Alice Springs
Position number 4172 RTF 347437 Closing 14/06/2026
Contact officer 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=347437
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 on-site management team of Clinical Microbiology; contribute to the provision of a safe, efficient, clinically
responsive, comprehensive diagnostic, analytical and advisory service for Territory Pathology clients in Alice Springs and surrounds.
Context statement
The successful applicant will have in-depth knowledge/skills in Microbiology to supervise the local work team, performing bench
duties and participating in an on-call and weekend roster as required, while implementing best practice within the available
resources of the team. The position maps to CLF 7 in the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability and Leadership Framework.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the microbiology team making effective use of individual and team capabilities, providing training to Territory Pathology
staff, initiating, and developing team goals.
2. 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.
3. Empower staff by delegating tasks and agreeing on clear performance standards. Provide constructive and regular feedback to
the team, dealing with underperformance promptly and proactively offering assistance to team members, stakeholders and
patients, to foster mutually beneficial relationships and outcomes.
4. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour, adhering to the Public
Sector Code of Conduct and Territory Pathology values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Possession of a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent is mandatory. Possession of a Fellowship, PhD, or other
higher qualification in a relevant area is desirable.
2. Demonstrate a minimum of five years clinical work experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory, which includes a recent
period of work experience with duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities at a level commensurate with this position.
3. The successful applicant will demonstrate in-depth and current technical knowledge and skills in Clinical Microbiology, and in
the management of team resources to maintain National Association Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation.
4. Demonstrated ability to critically review performance in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, including the
investigation of aberrant results. Can provide clinically useful commentary on microbiology results to pathology staff and other
health professionals.
5. Developing ability to co-ordinate and implement a strategic plan within the local work unit, providing input into the
development of local policy, procedure, research, and the introduction, correlation, and validation of new tests.
6. Act proactively, professionally and with integrity at all times as an effective team leader and member, valuing expert knowledge
to determine best practice and innovative alternatives to continuously improve service delivery. Demonstrate a strong
commitment to learning and personal development, acknowledging mistakes and learning from them.
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.
