Supervising Scientist, Transfusion Medicine

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

Northern Territory Government, Territory Pathology, Darwin, seeks a Supervising Scientist – Transfusion Medicine to lead the Transfusion Medicine service at Royal Darwin Hospital. This fixed-term role supports NT's major tertiary hospital and regional network.

You will provide technical leadership, oversee staff, contribute to service quality, safety and accreditation, and participate in weekend and after-hours rosters as required.

Qualifications

• This role requires comprehensive knowledge in laboratory Transfusion Medicine and leadership experience.
• Ability to lead, supervise, support and develop staff.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the Transfusion Medicine service.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Ensure accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Transfusion Medicine

Staff Supervision

Quality Assurance

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Territory Pathology

Darwin

One full time vacancy fixed to 24/11/2026 is available

Make a difference in Transfusion Medicine in the Northern Territory

Territory Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Supervising Scientist – Transfusion Medicine to join the team at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to take on a leadership role within a busy and diverse Transfusion Medicine service supporting the Northern Territory’s major tertiary referral hospital and its regional and remote health network.

As a Supervising Scientist, you will provide technical leadership and professional support across the Transfusion Medicine service, helping to ensure the delivery of a safe, responsive, high-quality and patient-focused service. You will work alongside experienced scientific and clinical teams and play an important role in maintaining service quality, staff capability and accreditation standards.

The successful applicant will have comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience across laboratory Transfusion Medicine, together with the ability to lead, supervise, support and develop staff. You will bring a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and patient safety, with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Why join us?

• Take on a genuine leadership opportunity within Transfusion Medicine at the Northern Territory's major tertiary hospital.
• Work in a diverse and clinically challenging environment, where your expertise directly supports patient care.
• Contribute to a service that supports Darwin, regional hospitals and remote communities across the Northern Territory.
• Develop your leadership, technical and professional skills while working with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of Territory Pathology's ongoing development and improvement of pathology services across the NT.
• Experience the unique lifestyle and adventure opportunities of living and working in Darwin and the Northern Territory.

The position includes participation in weekend and after-hours rosters, as well as on-call duties as required.

In addition to a rewarding professional opportunity, Territory Pathology offers six weeks annual leave and salary packaging opportunities.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Kylie Wright on 08 8922 8027 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number:

18993

Closing date:

28/09/2026

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search