Medico Legal Clerk

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport

Influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an Administration Officer Level 4 for a permanent full-time role based in the Southern NSW region. The position focuses on releasing health information under privacy laws, with support across clinical and non-clinical departments to maintain service efficiency and patient care.

The role requires understanding privacy principles, effective communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a small team.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to understand and apply health information privacy laws and guidelines.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to drive and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage release of information requests in line with Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Manual.
• Support for health information services and coordination within a rural hospital setting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of information provided to third parties and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Adobe Pro

eMR system

Patient administration system

Secure email apps

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Start Date: March 2027 Location: Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 4 Remuneration: $78,183.85 - $79,973.57 per annum Requisition ID: REQ699061 Applications Close: 09 November 2026 Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service

Administration Officer – Be the Backbone of Our Rural Health Service. Are you organised, efficient, and passionate about supporting healthcare teams to deliver excellent patient care? Our Administration Officers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations across clinical and non-clinical departments. Your skills will help keep our rural health service running effectively and support our community’s wellbeing. Join us and help keep our health service running smoothly for the benefit of our community.

What you'll be doing

Responsibility for managing the release of information against externally generated requests for Health Information in accordance with the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, NSW with the guidance of the Health Information Privacy Manual 2015. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options * Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.

Where you will work

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

Selection Criteria

An ability to acquire or hold a comprehensive understanding of the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 NSW, the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, NSW; the Health Information Privacy Manual 2015 and Health Information Privacy Principles to make consistent and accurate decisions to release health information. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and oral. Explain the requirements to access health information to family, patients and external third parties. Demonstrated competency to navigate, identify and extract pertinent information in health information related applications such as the electronic medical record (eMR), and the patient administration system, Adobe Pro and secure email applications. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to work effectively in a small team supporting the delivery of an accurate and effective health information service. Experience in managing and prioritising a work load to ensure that deadlines are met and information is provided that meets the request. Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays as required.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.Immi.gov.au

For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Lunt on [e-mail]