Lead district-wide medico-legal and release of information services
Drive compliance, privacy and information governance excellence
Shape policy, training and service improvement across WSLHD
Manage complex medico-legal services, build best-practice information governance and drive compliance, privacy and service excellence across WSLHD.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 3 September 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $59.92 - $70.70 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: WSLHD, Primary location Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District is one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services, delivering world-class healthcare to a rapidly growing community. Based at Westmead Hospital, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, continuous improvement and excellence in patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
In this role you will enjoy:
Working across a large and dynamic health district with broad stakeholder engagement
Leading district-wide medico-legal, release of information and transcription services
Influencing strategic decision-making, policy development and service innovation
Collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical and corporate teams
Being part of a culture that values learning, leadership and professional growth
What you'll be doing
As the District Release of Information Manager, you will provide expert leadership, advice and operational oversight for medico-legal and release of information services across Western Sydney Local Health District. You will ensure compliance with legislative requirements, privacy obligations, accreditation standards and Ministry of Health directives while driving service improvement and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist advice and leadership on medico-legal, privacy and release of information matters across WSLHD
Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures and standards to ensure legislative and accreditation compliance
Managing the timely processing of requests for clinical information and overseeing medico-legal correspondence
Leading quality improvement initiatives, performance reporting and KPI monitoring to support effective service delivery
Designing and delivering district-wide education and training programs on privacy, access to information and medico-legal practices
Join Us
Bring your expertise, leadership and passion for health information management to an organisation committed to delivering better health outcomes for our community. Apply today and be part of a team where your work will make a lasting difference for patients, staff and the future of healthcare in Western Sydney.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Tertiary qualifications in either Health Information Management, Health Management, Health law, equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, relevant legislation and NSW Health policies relating to privacy, confidentiality, and the release of information.
Advanced computer literacy, including demonstrated experience using Patient Administration Systems, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic records management systems such as HPRM.
Proven experience in the coordination, tracking and management of medico legal requests, including subpoenas, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
Requisition ID: REQ678179
Applications Close: 23 July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Georgia Thomas-Smith on [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
