Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care
HPC - Health Information Mgmt Service
Applications must be submitted by Monday 13 April, 2026 11:55 PM
Monday 13 April, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
Provide health information admin service and perform clerical and administrative tasks.
The Team:
Health Information Services is comprised of Health Information Officers, Health Information Quality Officers, Release of Patient Information Officers, Medical Transcriptionists, and Health Record Form Coordinators, and is part of the statewide Health Information Management Services team. As the health information apparatus for the Tasmanian Health Service, Health Information Services works closely with all internal and external stakeholders to advise on and/or provide action for all manner of health information centric matters. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in health information management and to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
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).
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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.
$66,049 to $70,993 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance withPublic 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Skills in administrative functions including high-level data entry
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role .
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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