Medico Legal Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 24 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour

Hours Per Week: 15

Requisition ID: REQ690550

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital.

What You'll Be Doing

The principal objective of the Medico-Legal team is to protect the privacy of patients and carers, which includes releasing information in accordance with The Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA).

The Medico-legal Officer is primarily responsible for processing requests for information from patients, third parties and hospital executives for the provision of copies of medical records, medical reports, statements of attendance, deceased paperwork processing, summaries of injury and expert witness statements as permitted and/or directed under current legislation and NSW Health Policies and Directives.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Sound knowledge of Health Information Services (HIS) administrative functions, desirably medico-legal experience and understanding of the role of HIS within a Health Service.Understanding and application of release of information legislation, government disposal and retention authorities, workplace health and safety and working knowledge of health record processes and systems.Technical knowledge with computer/IT skills, including experience using hospital-based information systems and/or equivalent.

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For role related queries or questions contact Frank Kigenza on Frank.Kigenza@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 14 September 2026