Job Description
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011
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(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)
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Territory Pathology
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Darwin
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One full time vacancy fixed to 24/11/2026 is available
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Make a difference in Transfusion Medicine in the Northern Territory
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Territory Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Supervising Scientist – Transfusion Medicine to join the team at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH).
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to take on a leadership role within a busy and diverse Transfusion Medicine service supporting the Northern Territory's major tertiary referral hospital and its regional and remote health network.
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As a Supervising Scientist, you will provide technical leadership and professional support across the Transfusion Medicine service, helping to ensure the delivery of a safe, responsive, high-quality and patient-focused service. You will work alongside experienced scientific and clinical teams and play an important role in maintaining service quality, staff capability and accreditation standards.
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The successful applicant will have comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience across laboratory Transfusion Medicine, together with the ability to lead, supervise, support and develop staff. You will bring a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and patient safety,



with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
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Why join us?
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Take on a genuine leadership opportunity within Transfusion Medicine at the Northern Territory's major tertiary hospital.
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Work in a diverse and clinically challenging environment, where your expertise directly supports patient care.
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Contribute to a service that supports Darwin, regional hospitals and remote communities across the Northern Territory.
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Develop your leadership, technical and qualified skills while working with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
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Be part of Territory Pathology's ongoing development and improvement of pathology services across the NT.
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Experience the unique lifestyle and adventure opportunities of living and working in Darwin and the Northern Territory.
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The position includes participation in weekend and after-hours rosters, as well as on-call duties as required.
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In addition to a rewarding professional opportunity, Territory Pathology offers six weeks annual leave and salary packaging opportunities.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Kylie Wright on ************ or
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Quote vacancy number:
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Closing date:
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28/09/2026
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For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit

📌 Supervising Scientist, Transfusion Medicine (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Darwin