Requisition Number: REQ685178
Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (from 2 November 2026 - until 28 November 202
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: $73,915.12 - $76,218.80 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification: Administration Officer - Level 3
Applications Close: 4 September 2026
Vaccination Category: B
Location: Wagga Wagga
Are you an experienced health records professional looking to make a real difference in regional healthcare?
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Health Information Administration Officer to provide the overall maintenance of health care records at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in accordance with NSW Health Policy. This position works with confidential information and requires a strong commitment to current privacy laws and legislation to guard against loss, misuse and inappropriate access.
In this role, you will:
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Provide an efficient, comprehensive Medical Record Service to all internal and external customers.
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Assess and process applications for Release of Clinical Information in accordance with the NSW Health Privacy Manual for Health Information.
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Create, maintain and discharge-compile health care records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Undertake accurate and timely scanning, retrieval, filing and electronic tracking of health care records.
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Maintain and update patient administration and electronic medical record systems such as iPM and eMR.
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Assist with decant and culling of health care records, and support training of new staff in policy and procedure.
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About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Demonstrated experience working in a Health Information Service, or similar environment, with responsibility for maintaining client records and an understanding of record workflow such as creation, compilation, scanning, retrieval and tracking
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Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise multiple competing tasks and achieve deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
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Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the concept of privacy, especially as it relates to the release or sharing of personal health information.
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Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise initiative.
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Competency with a wide range of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and systems such as iPM and eMR, or the ability to quickly learn these.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt to the different needs of individuals whilst applying a strong customer focus.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
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Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
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Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
- Applications will be assessed and shortlisted progressively throughout the advertising period. Suitable candidates may be contacted and invited to participate in the selection process before the closing date.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Donna Taylor via
[email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category B position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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