Medico-Legal Clerk

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $34.46 per hour - $35.54 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ602919

Applications Close: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Join a high-performing team where attention to detail and confidentiality truly make a difference.

We're looking for a sharp, organised admin professional to support our Medico-Legal team in handling sensitive legal and health records. You'll work closely with agencies like Police, FACS, and the Coroner, ensuring all document requests are accurate, timely, and confidential.

What You'll Do

• Manage and prioritise medico-legal requests
• Process subpoenas, Chapter 16A, and High Risk Birth Alerts
• Ensure compliance with health privacy laws and policies
• Maintain and report on medico-legal databases
  
  

What You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience handling confidential information (public sector a plus)
• Knowledge of Chapter 16A or medical records systems (desirable)
  
  

What You'll Get

• On-the-job training (DMR, iPM, CAP, Microsoft Suite)
• A friendly, supportive team and great admin coordinator
• A meaningful role at the intersection of healthcare and justice
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true
• Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  
  

If you're reliable, discreet, and love keeping things in order — we want to hear from you

Apply now and bring your skills to a role that truly matters.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
  
  

For role related queries or questions contact Tiana Geihe on Tiana.Geihe@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Flexible days and start time/finish time available
  
  

Information For Applicants

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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