Agency Department of Health Work unit Medicines and Poisons

Job title Medicines and Poisons Officer Designation Skilled 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 12 months

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin

Position number 1910 RTF 359677 Closing 11/11/2026

Contact Officer Samuel Keitaanpaa on 08 8922 7341 or [email protected]

About the agency Medicines and poisons - Department of Health

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359677

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 The position contributes to inspecting, auditing and monitoring compliance with relevant legislation, identifying and addressing regulatory issues, and supporting appropriate outcomes in accordance with unit policy as well as providing regulatory compliance advice and guidance to prescribers, pharmacists and other regulated entities in the NT.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Monitor the supply and use of monitored medicines and other scheduled substances through NTScript and other regulatory systems;

analyse and interpret data, prepare reports, and escalate matters requiring further assessment or action.
1. Assess applications for licences, registrations, permits, approvals and other authorisations for compliance with the Medicines, Poisons

and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012,



associated regulations and relevant codes of practice.
1. Conduct inspections and compliance activities to assess adherence to the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012, Private

Hospitals Act 1980 and the pharmacy premises provisions of the Health Practitioners Act 2004
1. Provide regulatory advice, education and support to health practitioners, businesses and other regulated persons to promote

understanding of legislative requirements and safe practice.
1. Assist in the implementation of compliance, enforcement and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving the management of

medicines and poisons and enhancing patient and public safety.
1. Represent the Chief Pharmacist on committees, working groups and stakeholder forums as required and exercise delegated statutory

powers on behalf of the Chief Health Officer.
1. Contribute to the effective operation of the unit, including administrative, secretariat and reporting functions as required.
2. 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 workplace.
1. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree-level qualification in pharmacy, health, science or a related discipline, with current professional registration where applicable.
2.



Highly developed attention to detail, with demonstrated experience managing information, reviewing documentation and maintaining

accurate records in a regulatory, compliance, audit or investigative environment.
1. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess information, identify regulatory risks and exercise

sound judgement.
1. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively

to changing operational demands.
1. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and build effective working

relationships with stakeholders at all levels and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
1. Current Northern Territory driver's licence (Class C) or the ability to obtain one, and the capacity to undertake travel throughout the

Northern Territory as required.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV Government (Investigations).

Further information Department of Health has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. 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 specific immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category

B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check website for requirements: More information on pre-employment checks specific to this role can be sourced through the vacancy contact.

📌 Medicines and Poisons Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin