
Health Information Administration Officer
1 week ago
- Utilise your Information Management expertise to provide support and advice to Justice Health
- 2x Ongoing, Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
Justice Health is responsible for:
- the delivery of primary health, primary mental health and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. In Victoria, health services to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities are delivered by both public and private providers
- managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record
- facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals
- the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.
Justice Health also works closely with custodial health providers and other parts of government to identify and drive service improvements that improve health outcomes for people in custody. In partnership with Corrections Victoria and Youth Justice, Justice Health is expected to ensure that people in custody are supported to address their health needs and ensure the effective transition of offenders from prison and young people from Youth Justice facilities back into the community (with a particular focus on the health, mental health and Alcohol and Other Drug needs).
Justice Health is part of the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Minister for Corrections. CJS also comprises Corrections Victoria; Policy, Strategy and Service Design; Group Services and Coordination; and Justice Services (which includes Community Correctional Services and other justice programs). CJS plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.
The Children and Youth, and Health Information Unit is responsible for:
- facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals
- oversight of the delivery of health services across the Victorian youth justice facilities
- ensuring service providers work collaboratively to ensure integrated and coordinated approaches to meeting the needs of children and young people in custody
- driving ongoing improvements to service delivery.
The Children and Youth, and Health Information Unit achieves this through working collaboratively with children and young people in custody, health service providers, Youth Justice staff and public health providers.
About the Role:
Working within the Health Information Team, the Health Information Administrative Officer responds to regular requests for the release of health information under various legislative frameworks including the Freedom of Information Act, the Health Records Act, and through various Court Orders including by subpoena and warrant.
Some of your duties will include:
- Coordinating the efficient and timely registration and processing of various requests received by Justice Health such as Court Orders and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
- Providing sound advice to departmental staff in relation to relevant procedures, ensuring issues are identified and managed and strict timelines are met.
- Drafting high-quality correspondence to the applicants, internal and external stakeholders.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Excellent organisation and coordination skills - Determine priorities, organise workloads and meet deadlines in an environment where timeliness and confidentiality are paramount.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, document management system (TRIM).
- The ability to build a supportive and cooperative team environment while engaging other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Health records experience is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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