Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin Hospital, Medical Imaging
Job title Nuclear Medicine Technologist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Darwin
Position number 50152 RTF 360360 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Suzanne McGavin, Manager of Nuclear Medicine,
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360360
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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be trained to work in single photon nuclear medicine, Positron Emission Tomography,
radiopharmaceutical production and quality control, with the opportunity to be involved in the Cyclotron facility at the Royal
Darwin Hospital.
They will be supported to develop their skill level to work within a dynamic team to service the Northern Territory population.
This position is a dynamic role and open to new graduates through to experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake laboratory procedures, including the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and their QC.
2. Interpret requests, obtain IV access, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform nuclear medicine procedures with limited
professional direction and supervision, in accordance with departmental policies and appropriate legislation.
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, safe services and workplaces.
4. Assist in Quality Assurance procedures.
5. Contribute to continuous learning and professional development activities for the department.
6. Participate in ordering essential stock for the department.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent from a registered University which allows eligibility for registration as a
Nuclear Medicine Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience performing nuclear medicine procedures.
3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Experience in the QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
2. Knowledge of with cassette-based PET radiopharmaceutical production.
3. Understanding of paediatric medical imaging.
4. Qualification and experience in diagnostic Computer Tomography imaging.
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.
Approved: 21/07/2026 Suzanne McGavin, Molecular Imaging Manager (RDH)
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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin Hospital, Medical Imaging
Job title Nuclear Medicine Technologist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin
Position number 50152 RTF 360360 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Suzanne McGavin, Manager of Nuclear Medicine,
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360360
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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be trained to work in single photon nuclear medicine, Positron Emission Tomography,
radiopharmaceutical production and quality control, with the opportunity to be involved in the Cyclotron facility at the Royal
Darwin Hospital.
They will be supported to develop their skill level to work within a dynamic team to service the Northern Territory population.
This position is a dynamic role and open to new graduates through to experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake laboratory procedures, including the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and their QC.
2. Interpret requests, obtain IV access, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform nuclear medicine procedures with limited
qualified direction and supervision, in accordance with departmental policies and appropriate legislation.
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, safe services and workplaces.
4. Assist in Quality Assurance procedures.
5. Contribute to continuous learning and professional development activities for the department.
6. Participate in ordering essential stock for the department.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent from a registered University which allows eligibility for registration as a
Nuclear Medicine Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience performing general nuclear medicine procedures.
3. Demonstrated experience performing PET procedures
4. Demonstrated experience performing QC on radiopharmaceuticals
5. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Desirable
6. Experience with cassette-based PET radiopharmaceutical production.
7. Experience in paediatric medical imaging.
8. Qualification and experience in diagnostic Computer Tomography imaging.
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.
📌 Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin