Health Information Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $68,338.79 - $70,468.72 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ598717
Applications close: Sunday 7 September 2025

Health Information Officer (Release of Information)

Want to play a key role in managing health records by supporting patient care through accurate and timely information– Become a Health Information Officer (Release of Information) at Prince of Wales Hospital.

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.

This position is primarily responsible for processing requests for the release of information (ROI) contained in a person's clinical record. Requests are received from a variety of sources including patients, the Ministry of Health, legal entities and third parties. Copies of medical records, statements of attendance, and summaries of injury, expert witness statements and subpoena production are all requested. Enquiries in relation to birth and adoption information for the RHW and decommissioned women's hospitals in NSW all form part of the portfolio of duties undertaken by the officer. 


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.

What we offer
 

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbing
• 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. 

Selection criteria

1. Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks in a demanding workload.
2. Demonstrated experience in responding to a range of enquiries and ability to determine the appropriate response in a complex work environment.
3. Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to providing quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures.
5. Computer literacy including Microsoft applications and patient administrative systems.
6. Ability to work in a team.

7. Demonstrated initiative and ability to problem solve.

    

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 Petra Volcevski on Petra.Volcevski@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 Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website