Medicolegal Officer (Administrative Officer Level 4)

Sydney - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 75176 - 76897

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time 38 hours per week
Position Classification:Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration:$75176 - $76897 per annum Superannuation
Location:Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ632490

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated innovative and caring.

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nations most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local statewide national and international communities.

The Medicolegal Officer is responsible for processing medicolegal requests in accordance with the Health Records and Information Privacy Act (HRIPA) 2022 and Ministry of Health (MOH) Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) and Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital release of information (ROI) policies and procedures.

This position will be working Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. For more information please view thePosition Description.

Ideal Candidate

Administrative experience within the hospital environment and basic medical terminology with an understanding of ROI and privacy legislation (HRIPA and/or GIPA) and health record management processes.
Capacity to independently and accurately interpret and apply patient privacy and health information policies to day-to-day decision making and to problem solve.
Effective communication customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and de-escalate challenging customers and situations.
Proven effective written communication skills including the ability to produce formal written correspondence and legal documents on behalf of the organisation.

Previous applicants need not apply

Benefits

Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Access to free courses qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information please visit: Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries please contact Bavitha Suntheradas via email at .

Applications Close: 2 March 2026

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Employment Type:PermanentFull Time 38 hours per weekPosition Classification:Administrative Officer Level 4Remuneration:$75176 - $76897 per annum SuperannuationLocation:Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID:REQ632490Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Distric...