Casual Medical Transcriptionist
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: 71072.43 - 73287.41 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Requisition ID: REQ667798
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 21 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Dawson on michelle.dawson@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
Strategy.
Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick is a part of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN) together with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Our aim is to provide relevant, innovative and dynamic health service for all children attending our facilities.
The full time transcriptionist is responsible for typing dictated outpatient letters in a timely manner, reporting on turnaround times and maintaining typing statistics for transcription department and mailing letters, as well as some general medical record department duties as listed below.
All clerical staff in the HIU are multiskilled, and although the majority of time will be in the transcription service you may also be asked to assist in other clerical duties in the HIU as required.
All processes in the HIU involve working with both an electronic and paper based Medical record.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Ability to type 50 words per minute and experience with digital Dictaphone typing
- Previous experience in a Medical Records Department or similar clerical environment.
- Well-developed customer service skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with Document Imaging and PowerChart; excellent PC skills such as Word.
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment as well as ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven reliability and punctuality.
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology or currently working towards attainment.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
An Eligibility List may be created for future casual vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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