Medico Legal Officer

Overview

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ601363 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $ 68338.79 - $ 70468.72 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ601363
Application Close Date: 06/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 08/10/2025 – 15/10/2025
Contact Details: Manisha Chand | (02) 8738 3764 | Manisha.Chand@health.nsw.gov.au

About the Opportunity

Step into South Western Sydney’s healthcare system as a Medico-legal Officer with NSW Health. This is more than just administration—it’s about safeguarding patient privacy, facilitating justice, and supporting clinical excellence. You’ll be the trusted link between hospitals, legal entities, and families, ensuring sensitive health information is handled with precision, empathy, and integrity. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a sharp eye for detail, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and empowerment. With responsibilities ranging from managing medico-legal requests and subpoenas to liaising with police and mortuary teams, your work will directly support patient care and hospital operations. Whether you're guiding clinicians through documentation or navigating privacy legislation, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. Ready to transform your career and contribute to something bigger? The South Western Sydney Local Health District is waiting for you.

What You'll be Doing

To contribute to the efficient operation of the Clinical Information Department by processing the release of personal health information for medico-legal purposes in particular litigation, police requests, subpoenas, copies of clinical records, requests for medical reports summary of injuries, completion of all deceased paperwork/records and requests for information for ongoing care purposes. To ensure that patient privacy is maintained as per relevant policies and procedures.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

- Previous clerical experience in a health or legal environment.
- Completion of medical terminology course or willingness to complete course.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate excellent team skills.
- Effective organisation and communication skills and the ability to effectively deal with difficult customers.
- Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a high volume environment.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to problem solve, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to a changing environment.
- A good understanding of legislation regarding release of information and privacy.
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of computerised patient administration systems including electronic medical record systems.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

EEO statement: At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional lands and peoples of New South Wales and pays respect to Aboriginal communities today.

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