Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Cyclotron Facility, Royal Darwin Hospital
Job title Radiopharmaceutical Scientist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin
Position number 43408 RTF 360112 Closing 23/12/2026
Contact officer Dr Cormac Kelderman, Cyclotron Operations and Quality Manager on 08 8944 8600 or
cormac.kelderman@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360112
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
The Radiopharmaceutical Scientist works within the Cyclotron Facility at the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) ensuring the highest standard
of quality for radiopharmaceuticals produced within the facility, both routinely and for research and development.
Context Statement
This role operates under the supervision of the Cyclotron Operations and Quality Manager and the Cyclotron Production Manager, with
the scientific and clinical guidance of the Clinical Director.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Participate in the production, quality control and quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals at the Cyclotron Facility for routine clinical
production.
2. Assist in the ongoing Quality Assurance compliance of radiopharmaceutical production to current Good Manufacturing Practices
(cGMP) standards.
3. Actively collaborate with senior team members in production of non-routine radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
4. Where required, act as a delegate to the Cyclotron Operations and Quality Manager or Cyclotron Production Manager.
5. 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.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in the physical sciences, engineering or other relevant discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience as a radiopharmaceutical scientist or engineer in a GMP-like environment undertaking manufacturing or
testing of pharmaceuticals.
3. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration within a team.
4. High-level written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience in the production or quality control of radiometal or theranostic radionuclides or radiopharmaceuticals (e.g.
68Ga, 177Lu, 225Ac).
2. Demonstrated experience in the training and leadership of junior team members in the manufacturing or testing of
radiopharmaceuticals.
3. Demonstrated experience in optimisation of radiolabelling protocols, radiolabelling yield, radiochemical purity and chemical purity
under GMP-like conditions.
4. Demonstrated experience in the validation of GMP procedures for routine radiopharmaceuticals e.g. [18F]FDG or [68Ga]GaPSMA-11.
5. Demonstrated experience working in the Northern Territory or similar regional/remote areas.
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.
Approved: 21 October 2026 Andrew Loughman, Director of Medical Imaging, RDPH
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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Cyclotron Facility, Royal Darwin Hospital
Job title Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin
Position number 43408 RTF 360112 Closing 23/12/2026
Contact officer Dr Cormac Kelderman, Cyclotron Operations and Quality Manager on 08 8944 8600 or
cormac.kelderman@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360112
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
The Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist works within the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) Cyclotron Facility ensuring the highest standard
of quality for radiopharmaceuticals produced within the facility, both routinely and for research and development.
Context Statement
This role operates under the supervision of the Cyclotron Operations & Quality Manager and the Cyclotron Production Manager, with the
scientific and clinical guidance of the Clinical Director.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Participate in the production, quality control and quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals at the Cyclotron Facility for routine clinical
production.
2. Assist in the ongoing Quality Assurance compliance of radiopharmaceutical production to current Good Manufacturing Practices
(cGMP) standards.
3. Alongside other senior team members, lead projects in the development and optimisation of non-routine radionuclide and
radiopharmaceutical production and quality control.
4. Where required, act as a delegate to the Cyclotron Operations & Quality Manager or Cyclotron Production Manager.
5. 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.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
7. Pursue grant and research opportunities for the Cyclotron Facility.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in the physical sciences, engineering or other relevant discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience as a radiopharmaceutical scientist or engineer in a GMP-like environment undertaking manufacturing or
testing of pharmaceuticals.
3. Demonstrated experience in the production or quality control of radiometal or theranostic radionuclides or radiopharmaceuticals (e.g.
68Ga, 177Lu, 225Ac).
4. Demonstrated experience in optimisation of radiolabelling protocols, radiolabelling yield, radiochemical purity and chemical purity
under GMP-like conditions.
5. Demonstrated experience in the training and leadership of junior team members in the manufacturing or testing of
radiopharmaceuticals.
6. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration within a team.
7. High-level written and verbal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated experience with radiopharmaceutical development or research.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience in the validation of GMP procedures for routine radiopharmaceuticals e.g. [18F]FDG or [68Ga]GaPSMA-11.
2. Demonstrated experience working in the Northern Territory or similar regional/remote areas.
3. Demonstrated experience in grant applications for radiopharmaceutical research.
4. Demonstrated experience with radiopharmaceutical clinical trials.
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.
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