Medico Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

-Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 71113

**Medico Legal Officer**
- ** Full time, Permanent position**:

- ** Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus**:

- ** Salary packaging**
- We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Medico Legal Services team. This is a part time, fixed-term position based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus on Grattan Street.

**Your new role**:

- Coordinate the provision of statements and information when requested by the Police and/or Coroner and liaise with the Medico Legal Manager as required
- Assist clinical staff with the process of responding to Police/Coroner requests and ensure that deadlines are met or appropriately negotiated on their behalf
- Review medical records and make decisions on the release of highly sensitive and confidential information in accordance with the _Freedom of Information Act 1982_ (Vic)
- Regularly monitor FOI request deadlines to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and statutory timelines

**About you**:

- A high level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to receive and provide clear and concise written and verbal instructions and information.
- The ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- An ability to work autonomously and contribute effectively as a supportive team member.
- An ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

**Benefit of working with the RMH**:

- We are a Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
- Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

**Interested?**
- If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
- For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
- All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

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