Employment Type: Clerical Review Officer - Temporary Full Time (until 18 December 2026, with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ630373
Closing Date: 19 Thursday 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
CHeReL is dedicated to helping researchers, planners and policy makers access linked health data about people in NSW and the ACT. By linking multiple sources of data and hosting a secure high performing data linkage system the Centre enables a better understanding of health and wellbeing and facilitates high quality research and health policy decisions.
About us
* We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career
* Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work
* Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours
About the role
Support the process of linking health and non-health related datasets, including assisting in processing the linkage through the CHeReL’s Data Management system and manual review of demographic data records grouped into Person IDs, preparation of support documentation, and administrative support as needed.
Administrative Officer level 3, salary from $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you will do
* Help with the linkage of large health and non-health related datasets through manual review of doubtful links and duplicates using computer-based technologies, ensuring an important level of accuracy and consistency.
* Help in the preparation of Linkages in the CHeReL Data Management System (DMS), organise and take part in Linkage cutoff checks in DMS system.
* Organise and take part in quality assurance checks of linkages and the Master Linkage Key as instructed by the Data Manager.
* Monitor and report Linkage review time against CHeRel linkage schedule and help in updating linkage summary spreadsheets when required by data managers.
* Participate in helping the development of standard operating procedures and other documentation to support the accuracy and integrity of the datasets and their linkage. Also help in testing new linkage procedures and reviewing record pairs when required by Data Managers for Linkage Modelling.
* Under the guidance of the Data Manager, support the administrative work of the unit and undertake other tasks related to supporting the record linkage program.
* Perform all tasks following CHeReL Information Security Policy and procedures.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
* Diligence, experience in working with data, inputting data in computer applications, in a research, health, or related work environment an advantage.
* Ability to compare demographic data with varying levels of quality and completeness, of different health and non-health records and decide if records belong to same person.
* Experience in helping documenting tasks and procedures.
* Understanding of and the ability to follow Privacy and Confidentiality policies and guidelines.
* Sound oral and written communication and people skills.
* Well-developed organising skills, the ability to undertake tasks concurrently, work methodically, keep diligence and meet deadlines.
* Sound computer skills and experience in using PC based applications including word processing, spreadsheets data management and communication. Experience using Microsoft Excel software. Basic understanding of relational databases.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit:
1. Your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)
2. A cover letter (1-2 pages)
3. Provide a response to the following position requirements. We strongly encourage you to use the STAR approach (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide detailed and specific examples.
1. Please demonstrate your experience working with complex demographic data. How would you handle a situation where demographic details for the same individual don’t fully match across different records?
2. Please demonstrate your experience working as a part of a team.
For role related queries or questions contact
Ada Li and quote REQ630373
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on
Closing Date: 19 Thursday 2026 (11:59PM)
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 19 Thursday 2026 (11:59PM)