Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Radiology Department
Job title Radiographer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 01/04/2029
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Alice Springs
Position number 23877 RTF 361113 Closing 25/11/2026
Contact Officer Heather Turner on 08 8951 9562 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361113
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 a 24-hour Medical Imaging Service to the clients of the Alice Springs Hospital, the Central Australian Health Service, Community
Health Centres and Private Practitioners as requested.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide the Medical Imaging services at the Alice Springs Hospital as required to assist with the diagnosis and therefore treatment of
the patient. 24-hour shift work and/or on-call will be required.
2. Recognise the hospitals ongoing commitment to Quality Assurance through personal accountability for standards of care and work
practice and participation in the department’s quality program.
3. At all times adhere to safe work practices and the department radiation policy as recommended by the department to reduce the
likelihood of accidents and unnecessary radiation exposure.
4. Liaise with Medical Officers, appropriate hospital staff or the Radiologist to clarify referral request details or to ascertain relevant
clinical history to ensure that the most appropriate procedure is performed.
5. Perform patient registration functions for the purpose of Radiology procedures ensuring data is correctly entered into information
system.
6. 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.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Qualifications allowing for registration of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and registration
with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Experience/knowledge in the various fields of Radiography (Special procedures, General Radiography, Theatre and Mobile Work,
Trauma and Emergency Radiography).
3. Ability to work as a member of a team within a cross-cultural setting.
4. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate effectively with both clients and staff from a diverse range of cultural and
social backgrounds.
5. Good knowledge of general practices and procedures including, OH and S and radiation safety applicable to general radiography.
6. Willingness to participate in continuous professional development and assist in the ongoing accreditation process of the department
to achieve a quality service.
7. Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgement.
8. Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.
Desirable
1. Experience in Computerised Tomography and/or Mammography is advantageous.
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.
📌 Radiographer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs