At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health information services and supervise daily tasks for quality control.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive work culture that values diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in health records and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 76849 - 82996 $ per year.
Join the Health Information Services (HIS) team at the Royal Hobart Hospital, a dedicated group responsible for managing clinical documentation, medical transcription, and health records. The team ensures timely and accurate preparation, scanning, and maintenance of digital health records, supporting clinicians and external providers with essential information for ongoing patient care.
The Role
- Provide administrative support to Health Information Services (HIS) and undertake a supervisory role of the Health Information Officers regarding daily tasks, quality control work and ensuring that service delivery standards, objectives and strategies are understood, implemented and maintained.
- Review metadata failures and provide subject matter expertise to staff regarding the review and evaluation of practice to ensure clinical documentation aligns with AS2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols and guidelines.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience to operate and maintain accuracy in computerised health information systems and health records including the ability to provide training, support and advice related to these.
- High level knowledge in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment, together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines, and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
- Demonstrated understanding of health information quality assurance activities, auditing, including the importance and impact on the health service environment.
- High level of interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills; organisational teamwork skills: including demonstrated ability to use initiative, sound judgement and discretion.
- Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology, records management activities, and maintaining strict confidentiality practices.
Details of appointment
- Permanently full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 7 December 2026.
- Salary range is $76,849 to $82,996 per annum, with a 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
- Access to salary packaging benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport - access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Health Information Quality Officer in Hobart employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
