Medico Legal Officer (Administration Officer Lvl 3) - Temp FT

Requisition ID: REQ702497

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $1416.58 - $1460.72 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 01/11/26

Contact: Manisha Chand - Medico Legal Manager on Manisha.Chand@health.nsw.gov.au or Tel : 8738 3751

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a specialised Medico-Legal team supporting privacy, legal and healthcare outcomes across a large tertiary hospital.

• Develop expertise in health information legislation, privacy requirements and medico-legal processes.
• Work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders including clinicians, patients, police, solicitors and government agencies.
• Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to build skills in medico-legal administration, records management and healthcare operations.
  
  

For this role you will be a customer service superstar. The role requires you to provide receptionist duties in a high volume fast paced environment. You will be a great multitasker and have outstanding communication skills. The role works with a diverse range of stakeholders including patients, funeral homes, police departments and the wider healthcare team, meaning you will be able to adapt your communication skills to your client base.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Experience in administration, health records, medico-legal or legal support environments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Please describe your previous clerical and administrative experience, highlighting any experience you have working in a health or legal environment. Include examples of relevant duties and responsibilities you have undertaken, as well as the computer applications, software and systems you have used in these roles.
• Please describe your understanding of legislation and requirements relating to privacy, confidentiality and the release of information. Include examples of how you have applied this knowledge in a professional setting
• Please describe your experience working in a high volume, fast paced environment where you were required to manage competing priorities and deadlines. How did you organise your workload and ensure accuracy and attention to detail while meeting required timeframes?
• Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer or stakeholder. What was the situation, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
  
  

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
  

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
  

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
• For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.