Director of Microbiology — Senior Clinical Leader

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 316,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Territory Pathology in Darwin is seeking an experienced Director of Microbiology to provide senior clinical leadership, governance and strategic direction across Microbiology and Serology services throughout the Northern Territory, including metropolitan, regional and remote health settings.

This role offers a unique statewide opportunity to lead a diverse pathology service at the forefront of infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance and emerging infections, working with

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the RCPA in Microbiology with AHPRA specialist registration or equivalent.
• Significant consultant experience at Senior Staff Specialist/Clinical Director level.
• Strong knowledge of NPAAC, NATA and RCPA requirements and accreditation.
• Experience in quality improvement, risk and incident management.
• Contemporary expertise in molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and antimicrobial resistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical oversight across metropolitan, regional and remote Microbiology services.
• Provide specialist advice on diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial susceptibility, antimicrobial resistance, molecular testing and emerging infectious diseases.
• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and accreditation activities.
• Maintain oversight of NPAAC, NATA and ISO 15189:2022 requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight of new test validation, verification, methodologies and technologies.
• Support outbreak response, public health initiatives and emerging infectious disease preparedness.
• Identify and elevate significant clinical, patient safety, quality and accreditation risks.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable, resilient and contemporary Microbiology services across the Northern Territory.
• Provide expert advice to Territory Pathology and Department of Health leadership on Microbiology and infectious disease matters.

Skills

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Public health microbiology

Molecular diagnostics

Education

Fellowship of the RCPA in Microbiology

AHPRA specialist registration or equivalent

Job description

Territory Pathology in Darwin is seeking an experienced Director of Microbiology to provide senior clinical leadership, governance and strategic direction across Microbiology and Serology services throughout the Northern Territory, including metropolitan, regional and remote health settings.

This role offers a unique statewide opportunity to lead a diverse pathology service at the forefront of infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance and emerging infections, working with