Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job share may be considered

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )

Location: Orange , NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 27 July 2026 – 11:59pm About the role We are seeking to fill a full time position for the Health Information Scanning Team Lead. The right candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, teamwork, attention to detail and a proven ability to take the lead in scanning and indexing documents, accurate data entry and retrieval, tracking and follow‑up of missing or incomplete records, meeting deadlines, and respect for patient privacy & confidentiality. This role involves data entry and retrieval, scanning and indexing documents, tracking and follow‑up of missing or incomplete records, maintaining deadlines, and respecting patient privacy & confidentiality.

Responsibilities include answering phone calls/requests, completing fax requests, marking discharge paperwork, helping consumers who present to reception, preparing paperwork for scanning, scanning prepared paperwork, quality checking scanned paperwork, validating quality‑checked paperwork, auditing validated paperwork, and attending to other tasks as assigned by the Manager. Our work hours are typically 08:00–16:30. Working hours are flexible within reason and a full‑time employee will have one rostered day off each month.

We offer on‑the‑job training complemented by My Health Learning online courses.



Mentoring by the Health Information Manager and performance development are based on agreed objectives and regular performance reviews. The successful applicant will work within a small team of 10, including Health Information Clerks, a Medicolegal Officer, Ward & Outpatient clerks, Data Integrity Managers, Clinical Coders, and a Health Information Manager.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description. A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you Move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience.

Role‑related enquiries: Please contact Charles Mhako, Health Information Manager on (02) 6369 3726 / 0412 388 809 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional information for applicants

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.



This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre‑employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a secure and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

📌 Health Information Scanning Team Lead (City of Orange)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Orange