Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Pathology

Job title Supervising Scientist, Transfusion Designation Professional 3

Medicine

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 24/11/2028

Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin

Position number 18993 RTF 356438 Closing 28/09/2026

Contact officer Kylie Wright on 08 8922 8027 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356438

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 Transfusion Medicine; contribute to the provision of a safe, efficient, clinically responsive, comprehensive diagnostic, analytical and advisory service for Territory Pathology clients in Darwin and surrounds

Context statement

Operational needs require the recruitment of an individual with in-depth knowledge/skills in Blood Transfusion 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.

Blood





Transfusion has a current Scope of Accreditation in the following areas blood group, antibody screen, antibody identification, titration, phenotype, crossmatch, elution, direct antiglobulin test,

transfusion reaction investigation and storage and distribution of blood and blood components. The advertised vacancy maps to

CF 7 in the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability Framework

Key duties and responsibilities

- Be an active member of the Blood Transfusion leadership team, providing training to Territory Pathology staff, thinking laterally when initiating and developing team goals, strategies and work plans, making effective use of the individual and team capabilities while also considering the ramifications of issues and the longer term impact on the work team.
- Empower staff by delegating tasks and agreeing on clear performance standards. Provide constructive, supportive 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. Seek guidance and advice when required.

- Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, secure services and workplaces.
- 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





- Education and Qualifications; Possession of a Medical Laboratory Science degree, or equivalent, is a minimum mandatory qualification requirement. Possession of a higher relevant qualification in pathology is desirable.
- Work History and Experience: Demonstrated minimum of five years clinical work experience in a clinical laboratory, including a recent period of work experience with duties, accountabilities and responsibilities at a level commensurate with this position.
- Knowledge and Skills: The demonstration of an in-depth technical knowledge and skills in Transfusion Medicine, and in the management of team resources to maintain NATA accreditation is mandatory. Demonstrated ability to critically review performance in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, including the investigation of aberrant results.
- Personal Attributes: Demonstrated initiative and adaptability by listening to ideas and actions proposed by others. Make decisions that are fair equitable and transparent without personal bias. Promote a positive working environment by providing and accepting constructive feedback. Critically analyse own performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses by actively seeking feedback from supervisors, peers and direct reports. Proactively seek guidance and coaching when required.

Further information The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements.

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.

📌 Supervising Scientist, Transfusion Medicine (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin