12 Nov
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Australia
12 Nov
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 19 hours per week
Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals
Applications close: 22/11/26
Contact: Salem Al-Salti - Manager, Clinical Information Department on
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
The position will be assisting the medicolegal manager with key priority duties including processing the release of personal health information for medico-legal purposes in particular subpoenas, Coroner's cases, GIPA requests and relieving in other duties as needed.
- Make a meaningful impact across the hospital, coordinating medico-legal processes relating to deceased patients, coronial matters, litigation management and clinical documentation to support safe, compliant and person-centred healthcare delivery.
- Be a trusted expert and key stakeholder liaison, providing specialist advice and support to clinicians, government agencies, legal representatives, patients and families on a broad range of medico-legal matters.
- Support and mentor others, assisting with the training and development of new staff and students while fostering strong collaborative relationships across clinical and non-clinical teams.
- Play a critical role in patient privacy, compliance and legal governance, managing complex medico-legal requests, subpoenas, health information releases and sensitive records while ensuring compliance with NSW legislation and Ministry of Health policies.
Are You the Right Fit?
This position is ideal for a highly organised professional who is passionate about customer service, compliance and supporting the effective delivery of healthcare through expert medico-legal administration.
- Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing tasks, meet strict deadlines and deliver accurate outcomes in a high-volume environment.
- Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring the precise management of subpoenas, privacy requests, deceased patient documentation and other sensitive medico-legal records.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to confidently liaise with clinicians, legal representatives, government agencies, patients and families.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
- Commitment to reliability and teamwork, with availability to work a 6-hour day shift, 3 days per week (preferably Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Provide an example where you have demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to release of health information.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, use initiative judgement and discretion in a flexible manner.
- Efficient time management skills demonstrating the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Versatile work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
- Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet
📌 Senior Medicolegal Officer (Australia)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Australia