Senior Project Officer (Clinical Information Specialist, Register of Congenital Conditions)
Join our Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at the NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting 12-month temporary full-time opportunity (with possibility of extension) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- The Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence monitors and reports quality information on the health of people in NSW.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Senior Project Officer - Clinical Information Specialist, Register of Congenital Conditions (RoCC) provides expert advice on clinical coding and classification issues and manages the operations of the Register of Congenital Conditions. This role ensures information in the RoCC is timely, accurate and complete, to enable monitoring of the occurrence of congenital conditions for service planning and to identify changes in incidence that may warrant investigation.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Managing the Register of Congenital Conditions database, ensuring information is timely, accurate and complete.
- Providing timely, high-level advice to notifiers on clinical information reporting requirements.
Identifying and implementing strategies for the Ministry and NSW Health Services to improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical
information in relation to notification of congenital anomalies.
- Participating in data quality improvement programs for collections managed by the unit, to ensure optimal application of the data collections in thereporting, analysis, and evaluation of health services.
- Identifying and addressing data quality and integrity issues and providing advice and recommendations to the Principal Analyst, Health Surveillance on solutions for improving the quality of information collected in the Register of Congenital Conditions.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management, or equivalent experience.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary developments in clinical coding and information management, particularly how they affect the classification of congenital anomalies.
- Substantial knowledge and skills in the clinical classification of diseases using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian
- Modification (ICD-10-AM), and the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).
- Knowledge and understanding of NSW legislation and Ministry of Health policies that relate to handling of personal health information.
- Good negotiation skills and ability to liaise with staff across disciplines at all levels of the health system.
How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role.
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Simon Willcox at simon.willcox@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ591772.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Tuesday 19 August 2025
