Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin Hospital, Medical Imaging
Job title Nuclear Medicine Technologist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Darwin
Position number 70262378 RTF 352990 Closing 26/08/2026
Contact Suzanne McGavin, Manager of Nuclear Medicine on [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352990
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
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be trained to work in single photon nuclear medicine, Positron Emission
Tomography, radiopharmaceutical production and quality control, with the opportunity to be involved in the Cyclotron
facility at the Royal Darwin Hospital.
They will be supported to develop their skill level to work within a dynamic team to service the Northern Territory
population.
This position is a dynamic role and open to new graduates through to experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake laboratory procedures, including the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and their QC.
2. Interpret requests, obtain IV access, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform nuclear medicine procedures with
limited professional direction and supervision, in accordance with departmental policies and appropriate legislation.
3. 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.
4. Assist in Quality Assurance procedures.
5. Contribute to continuous learning and professional development activities for the department.
6. Participate in ordering essential stock for the department.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent from a registered University which allows eligibility for registration
as a Nuclear Medicine Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience performing nuclear medicine procedures.
3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Experience in the QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
2. Knowledge of with cassette-based PET radiopharmaceutical production.
3. Understanding of paediatric medical imaging.
4. Qualification and experience in diagnostic Computer Tomography imaging.
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: 21/07/2026 Suzanne McGavin, Molecular Imaging Manager (RDH)
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