Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Pathology
Job title Laboratory Technician Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 04/05/2026 to 30/06/2027
Salary $70 859 - $79 902 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 46723 RTF 343454 Closing 17/03/2026
Contact officer Tinashe Mutize on 08 7979 9393 or
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343454
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 HUB Pathology Group 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
Context statement
The successful applicant will be appointed to the Territory Pathology (TP) team located at the Gove District Hospital
contributing to the pre- analytical laboratory processes and working predominantly Monday - Friday. This vacancy maps to
CF 4 in the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability and Leadership Framework. Click here
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Perform specimen reception duties including data entry and assisting with general and technical enquiries.
2. Perform start-up and maintenance of equipment and POCT testing
3. Make appropriate decisions and provide advice on sample acceptability, suitability, handling and processing, including
the appropriate prioritising of requests in consultation with the RDH Client Services Manager and/or Senior Scientists.
4. Investigating problems involving specimen collection, couriers, result reporting and turnaround times.
5. Coordinate supplies of stocks and reagents and participate in preventative and corrective maintenance of the laboratory
and equipment.
6. Perform internal and external quality control procedures to ensure analytical standards are maintained in accordance
with NATA/RCPA requirements.
7. 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.
8. Actively participate in on-going continuing development to ensure establishment and maintenance of best practice.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical
work closely related to the duties of the vacancy is mandatory. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
certification under the Dangerous Goods Act or willingness to complete a suitable training course.
2. Previous work experience in a pathology laboratory.
3. Demonstrated ability to continue to develop the required skills and knowledge of the role and be an active team member.
Demonstrated strong work ethic with the ability to impart skills and knowledge in the comprehensive training of other
team members. An ability to organise work according to priorities and to execute duties reliably and responsibly under
pressure. Developing awareness of monitoring stock levels in daily use to initiate ordering in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrated ability to operate within boundaries, taking personal responsibility for completion of tasks in a timely
manner, acknowledging personal development needs and demonstrating a commitment to learning and self-
development.
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.