Medico-legal Clerk

7 days ago


Muswellbrook, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**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**: 38
**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**

**Need more information?**
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**Additional Information**:

- 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**:
**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.**

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**_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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