Health Information Clerk

Job Description:

• Role Title: Health Information Clerk

• Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

• Department and Location: Mater Hospital & St Vincent’s Private and Griffith hospitals.

• Salary: 34.37 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About The Role:

• We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Health Information Services (HIS) team as a Clerk at St Vincent’s Private Hospitals NSW, North Sydney area.
• In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate preparation, processing, and scanning of patient records into our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. You will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accessibility of clinical information.
• This position requires a strong customer service focus, as you will regularly liaise with both internal stakeholders and external customers, responding to enquiries and actioning requests in line with privacy legislation and organisational policies.
• You will work within a collaborative and supportive administrative team and report directly to the State Health Information Manager.

About You:

• You are a highly organised, process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and are committed to maintaining accuracy in all aspects of your work.
• You are able to manage completing priorities effectively, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Previous experience in medical records, HIS clerical work, or a healthcare setting (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of computer literacy and confidence with digital systems.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 9th July 2026

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct