Health Information & Records Specialist

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence invites applications for a Health Records Officer within the Health Information Office. You will coordinate health information requests, support service delivery to Defence members and third parties, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and Defence policy.

You will contribute to governance and quality assurance for health records. Successful candidates will have strong administrative skills, ICT literacy, and the ability to work both independently and as

Qualifications

• Experience handling health information requests with accuracy and discretion.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and Defence policies.
• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail; able to mentor staff.
• Strong ICT literacy and experience with health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the group inbox and coordinate health information requests; provide guidance to members.
• Contribute to SOP development and mentor contracted staff on information requests.
• Ensure policies and processes meet legislative requirements.
• Govern health information governance, QA and release of records.
• Undertake other admin tasks within the Health Information Office.

Skills

Administrative efficiency

Organisational skills

ICT literacy

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Discretion with sensitive information

Legislation awareness (FOI/Privacy/WHS

Tools

Records management database

Electronic health systems

Job description

The Department of Defence invites applications for a Health Records Officer within the Health Information Office. You will coordinate health information requests, support service delivery to Defence members and third parties, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and Defence policy.

You will contribute to governance and quality assurance for health records. Successful candidates will have strong administrative skills, ICT literacy, and the ability to work both independently and as