Agency Department of Health Work unit Alice Springs Hospital - Medical Imaging

Job title Radiographer Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 01/04/2029

Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs

Position number 23877 RTF 353198 Closing 27/08/2026

Contact officer Louise Lock on 08 8958 2610 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353198

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

Provide a 24-hour Medical Imaging Service to the clients of the Alice Springs hospital, the Central Australian Health Service, Community

Health Centres and Private Practitioners as requested.

Context statement

Alice Springs Hospital is a 183-bed teaching hospital with a strong focus on Indigenous and remote health as a result of such a dispersed population. Over two thirds of acute admissions are Aboriginal people both from town and remote communities. Consequently, cultural,





language and communication skills are an important component of our service delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide medical imaging services at the Alice Springs Hospital as required to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Participate in the 24-hour rostering pattern which includes shift work and/or on-call.
1. Recognise the hospitals ongoing commitment to Quality Assurance through personal accountability for standards of care and

participate in the department’s quality program.
1. At all times adhere to safe work practices and the department radiation policy as recommended by the department to reduce the

likelihood of accidents and unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Liaise with Medical Officers, appropriate hospital staff and/or radiologist to clarify referral request details or to ascertain relevant clinical history to ensure that the most appropriate procedure is performed.
- Perform patient registration functions for the purpose of radiology procedures ensuring data is correctly entered into the hospital information system.
- 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.




- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Qualifications allowing for registration of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and registration

with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Extensive experience/knowledge in the various fields of Radiography (Special procedures, General Radiography, Theatre and Mobile

Work, Trauma and Emergency Radiography).
- Ability to work as a member of a team within a cross-cultural environment.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate effectively with both clients and staff from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds.
- Good knowledge of general practices and procedures including Workplace Health and Safety and radiation safety.
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development and assist in the ongoing accreditation process of the department to achieve a quality service.

1. Ability to work independently with solid clinical judgement.
2. Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff

Desirable

1. Experience in Computerised Tomography and/or Mammography is advantageous.

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.

📌 Radiographer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs