Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Pathology
Job title Supervising Scientist Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Palmerston
Position number 50820 RTF 360268 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Officer Tinashe Mutize on 08 8922 6124 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360268

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
As an onsite team leader and a member of Hub laboratories work team, positively contribute to the provision of a timely, efficient, cost
effective and high-quality service to the Department of Health and public of the Northern Territory. To ensure effective delivery of
onboarding and training of staff and provide analytical and advisory service for Territory Pathology Palmerston.
Context statement
Operational needs require the recruitment of an individual with in-depth knowledge/skills in multi- discipline pathology to supervise the
local work team, performing bench duties and participating in a weekend roster as required.



The advertised vacancy maps to CF 7 in the
Northern Territory Public Sector Capability Framework.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Be an active member of the HUB Branch Laboratory Group leadership team, providing multi-disciplinary training and competency

assessments 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

2. Empower staff by delegating tasks and agreeing on clear performance standards. Provide constructive 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.

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

4. 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
1.



Possession of a Medical Laboratory Science degree, or equivalent, is mandatory.
2. Demonstrated minimum of five years clinical work experience in a multi-disciplinary laboratory. A recent period of work experience

with duties, accountabilities and responsibilities at a level commensurate with this position.
3. The demonstration of an in-depth technical knowledge and skills in multi-disciplinary pathology practice, and in the management of

team resources to maintain NATA accreditation. Demonstrated ability to critically review performance in Quality Control and Quality
Assurance programs, including the investigation of aberrant results.

4. Demonstrated ability to act proactively, professionally and with integrity at all times as an effective local team leader, valuing expert
knowledge to determine best practice and innovative alternatives to continuously improve service delivery. Demonstrated strong
commitment to personal development, acknowledging mistakes and learning from them.

Desirable
1. Possession of a Fellowship, PhD, or other higher qualification and certification as a medical scientist or clinical scientist.
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.

📌 Supervising Scientist (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Palmerston City