Agency Department of Health Work unit General Services
Job title Senior Radiographer, MRI Documentation and Workflow Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Palmerston, Darwin
Position number 895 RTF 359425 Closing 02/11/2026
Contact Officer Jack Feeney, MRI Manager at
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359425
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.
Primary objective
Provide professional workflow, oversight, coordination and documentation for the MRI service across Royal Darwin and Palmerston
Hospitals and ensure delivery of high quality, accurate, secure and consistently excellent imaging service.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services, including participation in the shift and on-call roster on a rotating basis to ensure 24-
hour medical imaging coverage of Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital (RDPH).
1. Provide advanced clinical expertise, specialist advice and leadership within MR service, and broader medical imaging team.
2. Conduct training and education for ancillary staff within and outside the medical imaging department, with the goal to improve
bookings procedures and increase appointment attendance and service efficiency.
1. In conjunction with the Senior Radiographer team undertake regular reviews of departmental processes, procedures, documentation
and guidelines ongoing to ensure alignment with contemporary practice standards, legislative requirements and accreditation frameworks.
1. Documenting safe and effective work practices and writing guidelines to support a consistent and resilient MR service.
2. Monitor service demand, productivity and resource utilisation, contributing to reporting and service improvements.
3. Contribute to the strategic and operational development of MR services through quality improvement activities, change management
initiatives and implementation of best practice models of care.
1. Provide guidance and support for team members to drive change initiatives and develop skills and knowledge.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Medical Radiation or equivalent from a registered University, which allows eligibility for registration as a Medical Radiation
Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
1. Extensive experience in MRI- advanced knowledge of MRI scan protocols, workflows and Medicare indications.
2. Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring, with highly developed
written and oral communication skills, whilst also maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care.
1. Demonstrated high level knowledge of contemporary medical imaging practices, professional standards and ability to perform all
advanced MR examinations provided at RDPH.
1. Demonstrated high level of initiative, strategic thinking, planning and problem solving in a complex clinical environment.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate study in MRI and/or Leadership and Management.
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.
📌 Senior Radiographer, MRI Documentation and Workflow (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin