Marrmak - Ward Clerk

• Full time, Fixed-term Parental leave cover until December 2026
• Dame Phyllis Frost Centre
• $72,274 (pro-rata) plus Super and Salary Packaging

About the Role

This role is based at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Marrmak Unit – This unit Comprises of a 20-bed custodial mental health unit, outreach support and therapeutic day program for women. The ward clerk will based on the custodial mental health unit.

Ward Clerks across Prison Services Forensic Mental Health Services across prison services provide high quality administrative support to the multi-disciplinary teams working within the service. The Ward Clerks work under the direction of the relevant Program/ Unit Manager who is responsible for the management of the area and will provide guidance on work priorities. Health Information Manager will provide Health Information support and guidance as required.

As the RTW Coordinator, you will:

• Collate and maintain patient health records and information in accordance with Forensicare and Justice Health policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with the registration, admission and discharge of patients on CMI/RAPID ensuring a high level of data entry accuracy.
• Maintain accurate patient lists, and ensure all relevant documentation for admissions, transfers and separations are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain the medical record tracking system and requests medical records as necessary.
• Enter data accurately into the State-wide Mental Health System – CMI/RAPID.
• Provide support in relation to electronic records and become a 'JCare' system champion

About You:

• Knowledge of the State-wide mental health system known as RAPID.
• Previous experience working within a health care setting would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Tertiary or technical college qualifications are desirable.
• Ability to provide a range of administrative support services.
• Demonstrated organisational skills.

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Benefits:

• A mental health and wellbeing program provided
• Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• Fitness passport – discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
• Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
• Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
• Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
• Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

To Apply

Applications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Applications will close by midnight on the 7th of October 2025

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment