NSW Government

Health Information and Record Service Manager

🔍 Kingswood, Nepean Hospital | Western Sydney

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Health Records and Information
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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REQ624257 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Records Manager Grade 6
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $128,570.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ624257
Applications Close: 21 December 2025



With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, 
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity 
to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

 

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

We are seeking to engage a dedicated professional to lead the delivery of efficient and effective Health Information and Records Services (HIRS). The HIRS Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of health care records policies, support strategic planning for records management, and ensure compliance with all legislative and policy requirements relating to privacy, release of information, clinical coding, and health records management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding the hospital through the transition from paper-based to electronic health care records, driving innovation and best practice in information management. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality, accessibility, and security of health information, supporting excellence in patient care and hospital operations.

If you are an experienced leader with a passion for health information management and a commitment to advancing modern, patient-centred systems, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Allocated Day Off (ADO)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport


NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. 


 

What you will bring to the role:

  1. Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management as recognised by HIMAA
  2. Demonstrated experience in managing Health Information and Records Services in a tertiary hospital, including experience with patient administration systems and electronic medical records (eMR), and ability to provide professional advice and make sound decisions within a complex tertiary hospital environment.
  3. Strong leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with proven organisational, consultation, negotiation and delegation skills, as well as demonstrated competence in preparing documents and reports, including analysing findings and developing recommendations.
  4. Effective staff management skills, including the ability to build, lead, and maintain multidisciplinary teams and liaise effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines.
  5. Excellent communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with proven abilities in organisation, consultation, negotiation, and delegation, as well as demonstrated high-level competence in preparing documents and reports, including analysing findings and developing recommendations.
  6. Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, standards and NSW Health policies and procedures relevant to health information and records management, privacy and medico-legal/release of information.
  7. Proven experience in financial and budget management, performance management, quality and change management, and business planning, with the capacity to design and implement strategic and operational objectives.
  8. Demonstrated ability to exercise creative and innovative solutions to improve service productivity and effectiveness, including the development, implementation, interpretation, and evaluation of health information management policies, procedures, and standards for high-quality customer service.


Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jason Stone on Jason.Stone@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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