Manager, Health Records (Records Control and Transcription)
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ623642 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623642
Applications Close: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Benefits:
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Health Record Control and Transcription Manager will deliver an efficient and effective health care record management (retrieval and transcription service) by planning; reviewing; evaluating and implementing change to achieve organisational outcomes. The Health Record Control and Transcription Manager Forms part of the senior management team within the Health Information Unit division under the Directorate of Clinical Services. Further, this position forms part of the Health Records management team within the Health Information Unit.
The Health Record Control and Transcription Manager is responsible for the overall management and organisation of the retrieval and transcription functions within the Health Records department of the Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH)/Royal Hospital for Women Health (RHW). This includes operational management of Health Information Officers (retrieval and transcription) within the Health Records department.
The Health Record Control and Transcription Manager will facilitate the ongoing improvement of health care records by contributing to effective forms design, whilst ensuring adherence to the SESLHD, State and national policy and regulatory requirements. This position will develop relationships and networks to ensure engagement of key stakeholders, including clinicians and governance committees, in the development and delivery of quality clinical forms in line with the overall health care record improvement strategy.
Further, the Health Record Control and Transcription Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the transcription service to POWH and RHW and SSEH. This involves the provision of access; delivery of training and the implementation of technical enhancements.
Where You'll be Working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management and/or relevant equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation
- Demonstrated effective time management and ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation and policies relevant to release of information and health record management
- Proven ability to implement strategies to ensure efficient and effective service by planning; reviewing; evaluating and implementing change to achieve organisational outcomes
- Proven experience in leading a team and ability to manage performance
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate; influence and communicate effectively
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Purshotman Govender on Purshotman.Govender@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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