Supervising Scientist - Microbiology

Agency Department of Health Work unit Microbiology - Territory Pathology

Job title Supervising Scientist - Microbiology Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Alice Springs

Position number 4172 RTF 347437 Closing 14/06/2026

Contact officer James McLeod, Laboratory Manager on 08 8951 7749 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347437

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

As a member of the on-site management team of Clinical Microbiology; contribute to the provision of a safe, efficient, clinically

responsive, comprehensive diagnostic, analytical and advisory service for Territory Pathology clients in Alice Springs and surrounds.

Context statement

The successful applicant will have in-depth knowledge/skills in Microbiology to supervise the local work team, performing bench

duties and participating in an on-call and weekend roster as required, while implementing best practice within the available

resources of the team. The position maps to CLF 7 in the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability and Leadership Framework.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the microbiology team making effective use of individual and team capabilities, providing training to Territory Pathology

staff, initiating, and developing team goals.

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 workplaces.

3. 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.

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 degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent is mandatory. Possession of a Fellowship, PhD, or other

higher qualification in a relevant area is desirable.

2. Demonstrate a minimum of five years clinical work experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory, which includes a recent

period of work experience with duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities at a level commensurate with this position.

3. The successful applicant will demonstrate in-depth and current technical knowledge and skills in Clinical Microbiology, and in

the management of team resources to maintain National Association Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation.

4. Demonstrated ability to critically review performance in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, including the

investigation of aberrant results. Can provide clinically useful commentary on microbiology results to pathology staff and other

health professionals.

5. Developing ability to co-ordinate and implement a strategic plan within the local work unit, providing input into the

development of local policy, procedure, research, and the introduction, correlation, and validation of new tests.

6. Act proactively, professionally and with integrity at all times as an effective team leader and member, valuing expert knowledge

to determine best practice and innovative alternatives to continuously improve service delivery. Demonstrate a strong

commitment to learning and personal development, acknowledging mistakes and learning from them.

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.