Health Information Officer - Candidate Pool

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
• Multiple positions available across various sites in the LHN, including: Port Pirie, Wallaroo, Clare & Minlaton
• Casual and Temporary, Full Time or Part Time (up to 31 March 2027)
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata); $30.01 - $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Health Information Officer: Make a meaningful impact in health services – Join our team today!

Are you looking to contribute your skills and make a difference in community health? We are seeking dedicated Health Information Officers to join our Clinical Support Team within the Community & Allied Health Services Division. In this vital role, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients and staff, helping ensure smooth and efficient operations in client data management, medical records, and referrals. We are building a candidate pool for casual, full-time, and part-time positions, enabling us to get in touch as new vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Register, maintain, and update client files in both electronic and paper-based systems.
• Process and screen referrals efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Coordinate appointments and manage fleet vehicle bookings.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide information to clients regarding available health services.
• Assist in the administration of client data in systems such as the Client Management Engine (CME), Health Track (HT), and My Aged Care (MAC).
• Contribute to quality improvement and health safety initiatives.
• Act as Fire Warden for Community & Allied Health Services building and ensure the daily security of building as directed.

About You:

• Experience in data entry and the use of office equipment, Microsoft Office, and health management systems.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to confidentiality, empathy, and integrity in all client and staff interactions.
• A team player who fosters positive relationships and supports continuous improvement.
• It is highly desirable that you have knowledge of the health services available to the Yorke & Northern community and previous experience with CME (Client Management Engine) and Health Track

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

Job ref: 926756

Enquiries

Alison Carhart
Clinical Support Team Leader - Acting
Phone: 8638 1113
Email: [email protected] 

Application Closing Date

31 March 2027 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 926756 - HIO Role Description.pdf

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