Health Information Officer - Records Control
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- Health Records and Information
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- REQ650776 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $66,608.03 - $68,817.27 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ650776
Application Close: Sunday 19 April 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.
Where you'll be working
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally.
Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.
The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney:
- Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station
- Walking distance to various Bus stops
- The light rail is a walking distance on George St and the metro station
- Walking distance Ferry Terminal at Circular Quay
- For Staff who drive to work, subsidised parking is available on site
What you'll be doing
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.
This position involves the accurate retrieval, creation, collation, filing, integration and computerised tracking of hybrid health records for Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital (SSEH). The Health Information Officer (Record Control) exists to provide an efficient and effective provision of service within all record control functions of the Health Information Unit (HIU) for SSEH.
The Health Information Officer (Record Control) will be trained in all record control processes as required to meet the functional needs of the department.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please respond to the targeted questions below, outlining your relevant experience.
Target Questions:
· Can you describe a situation where you were responsible for handling sensitive or confidential information? How did you ensure accuracy and maintain confidentiality while managing records or data?
· Tell us about a time when you had to manage competing priorities or tight deadlines. How did you organise your workload, and what steps did you take when unexpected issues arose or shift changes were required?
· Provide an example of how you delivered strong customer service in a team environment. How did you communicate effectively with colleagues or clients (e.g., over the phone or in writing)?
· Tell us about your level of computer literacy and your experience using hospital information systems (e.g., i.PM, eMR).
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 Margaret Hofman on Margaret.Hofman@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
