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
Health Information Scanning Team Lead
Orange Health Service
About the role
We are seeking to fill a full time position for the Health Information Scanning Team Lead. The right candidate will posses excellent customer service skills, teamwork, attention to detail and taking the lead in scanning and indexing documents, accurate data entry and retrieval, attention to detail, tracking and follow-up of missing or incomplete records, meeting deadlines, and respect for patient privacy & confidentiality.
This role with involve data entry and retrieval, scanning and indexing documents, tracking and follow-up of missing or incomplete records, maintaining and meeting deadlines, respect for patient privacy & confidentiality. Answer phone calls/requests, Complete fax requests, mark in discharge paperwork, help consumers who present to reception, prepare paperwork for scanning, scan prepared paperwork, quality check scanned paperwork, validate quality checked paperwork, audit validated paperwork and attend to other tasks as assigned by the Manager.
Our work hours are generally 08:00-16:30. Working hours flexible within reason and one roster day off every month for full time employee.
We offer on the job training complemented by My Health Learning online courses. Mentoring by the Health Information Manager and performance development based on agreed objectives and regular performance reviews.
The successful applicant will work within a small team of 10 including, Health Information Clerks, Medicolegal Officer, Ward & Outpatient clerks, Data Integrity Managers, Clinical Coders, and 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.
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To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
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 safe 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.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
