Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health, Katherine Hospital
Job title Senior Radiographer/Sonographer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 06/10/2026
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Katherine
Position number 2628 RTF Closing 21/01/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment on or
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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
Provide Medical Imaging Services to Katherine Hospital and various Big Rivers Region remote health centres and contribute
to the continual improvement of the Medical Imaging Service.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide quality diagnostic medical imaging services, including participation in the shift and on- call roster on a rotating
basis, to ensure a 24-hour medical imaging coverage of KH.
2. Adhere to the radiation safety protection plan of the department to ensure minimum radiation exposure of patients and
staff.
3. Provide extensive experience in all facets of medical imaging and actively participate in supervision, mentorship and
training of university students, remote operator trainees and junior staff.
4. Recognise and adequately demonstrate complex or unusual pathology, variants or artefacts
5. Liaise with Medical Officers, Radiologists and the health care team to ascertain relevant clinical history and diagnostic
objectives to ensure that the most appropriate and highest quality imaging is performed
6. Perform the required the administrative duties for imaging procedures, ensuring accurate completion of necessary
paperwork, computer details and PACS image transfer and storage.
7. Adhere to the KH radiation safety protection plan to ensure minimum radiation exposure of patients and staff.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, infection control protocols and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies
and procedures to ensure a high-quality service and safe workplace for staff and patients.
9. Undergo regular self-evaluation and performance appraisal in pursuit of continuing quality improvement
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent from a registered University which allows eligibility for registration as
a Medical Radiation Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia AND/OR Recognised Medical
Ultrasound qualification which confers eligibility for registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Register
(ASAR).
1. Proven High Level experience in the various fields of General Radiography and CT; .AND/OR demonstrated expertise in
the various fields of Sonography - Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Small Parts, Vascular, Musculo-Skeletal and Interventional
with proven ability to work as a sole practitioner
1. Ability to perform all advanced ultrasound examinations independently and to a high standard in the designated
timeframes for KH.
1. Ability to provide sound knowledge of all facets of Medical Imaging and actively participate in the supervision, mentorship
and training of junior medical imaging professionals and students.
1. Ability to work as a senior member of a team, demonstrate leadership skills and communicate clearly with colleagues and
other health service staff.
1. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and
undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to
the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment, you will be required to
meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).