Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Imaging
Job title Picture Archive and Communications Designation Professional 3

System Administrator
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 50691 RTF 361255 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact Officer Bernard Kraus, PACS Manager at [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361255

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans,
go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Ensuring the computerised information system for the management of medical imaging examinations and procedures is available to all
users and their requirements from the system are met.
Context statement
The Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS) is a Territory wide vital information system with links across all Department of
Health (DoH) sites in the NT, allowing communication of diagnostic imaging to major hospitals interstate, assisting delivery of health
outcomes
Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Provision of high-quality Medical Imaging examinations and a high-level customer-focused imaging information service to Top End

Health Service and the rural and remote sector including participation in a 24/7 medical imaging roster as required.
2. Provide expert training, information and advice on all facets of Medical Imaging informatics to a diverse group of professional, medical,

nursing and administrative staff and contractors to ensure an excellent quality medical imaging service.
3. Maintain a cohesive working relationship with all stakeholders involved in the use and provision of Medical Imaging services, particularly

Medical Imaging information and databases, including Medical Imaging vendors.
4. Maintain and provide expert knowledge of Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS)

and other Medical Imaging systems, ensuring all systems are maintained in the most current and accurate format possible.
5. Provide data and/or reports for the use in research projects, monitoring KPI performance or clinical investigations as required.
6. Maintain data quality within medical imaging information systems including correcting coding errors, updating incorrect patient

demographics and hospital meta data.
7. Providing support for the implementation and maintenance of Informatics Systems, including maintaining data quality within medical

imaging information systems from correcting coding errors, updating incorrect patient demographics and/or hospital meta data.
8.



Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in Informatics Systems and imaging technology and analysing their suitability

for application within the Department.
9. 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.
10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
1. Degree (or equivalent) in Medical Radiations allowing registration as a Medical Radiations Practitioner with Medical Radiations Practice

Board of Australia.
2. Experience as a Medical Radiations Practitioner allowing broad knowledge of information systems used in Medical Imaging with

broad knowledge of the general practices and procedures applicable to Medical Imaging.
3. Ability to work as a member of a team and to communicate clearly with other Medical Imaging staff.
4. Ability to interact and communicate with persons from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in Information Technology.
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. More information on pre-employment checks specific to this role can be sourced through the vacancy contact.

Approved 21/08/2026 Andrew Loughman, Director Medical Imaging RDPH

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📌 Picture Archive and Communications System Administrator (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin