Health Information Officer

Please note: From this recruitment, subsequent selections may be available for positions at the North West Regional Hospital, Health Information Service.

The Team:

Health Information Services (HIS) provides a range of services within the Tasmanian Health Service with a focus on patient safety and quality services.

• We work as a broader statewide Health Information Management Service to support patient care
• We apply, deliver and promote high quality health and clinical information for decision making
• We are professional and respectful in the workplace, foster a positive work attitude, encourage the sharing of ideas and respect the opinions of others

The Role:

In accordance with Australian Standard (AS) 2828 for health record compilation, hospital protocols and policies and under the direction of the Manager - Health Information Service (HIS) and the Supervisor Medical Records, the Health Information Officer supports the continuation of client/patient care by:

• Providing a health information administration service
• Performing various clerical and administrative tasks involving organisational skills and attention to detail in support of the effective day to day service delivery required in Health Information Services (HIS).

You will need to:

• Analyse, collate, and prepare all clinical and related internal and external documentation into the approved health record in accordance with the AS 2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Methodically prepare and accurately enter data associated with patient information including reviewing, scanning, uploading, and maintaining clinical documentation, applying quality assurance processes and registering/updating patient demographics into the health information systems in a timely, and confidential manner.
• Undertake administrative and clerical duties including processing confidential patient health records, both digitised and paper based.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment: General Stream, Band 2

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 3 April 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Health Information Officer Band 2 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Danielle Jacques

Contact:

Email: 

*Closing Date 7 September 11:55pm.