An exciting opportunity exists for a Coordinator Clinical Information Access (CIA) who will be responsible for management, coordination and processing of requests to access and release clinical information in accordance with relevant legislation and Queensland Health policies across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) including Community Health.

Job details

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Coordinator Clinical Information Access will provide expert advice and education for clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to the confidentiality provisions and their obligations under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 and identify emerging issues in relation to privacy, confidentiality and the release of clinical information.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as a decision-maker for Right to Information and Information Privacy Act (RTI/IP) applications, for all facilities of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service including Community Health;
• Prepare documentation and ensure all applications for access under RTI/IP, Administrative Access, Motor Accident Insurance Act, the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act and other statutory mechanisms are correctly interpreted and managed in accordance with the relevant legislation and Queensland Health policies;
• Prepare documentation and ensure that all Subpoenas, Summons and other requests pursuant to Court Orders are managed according to relevant legislation and Court Rules and that all requests for information are processed correctly under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011.

Remuneration value up to $10,921 p.m., comprising salary between $4,046.40 - $4,402.60 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (Fixed Term Temporary Full time, 76 hrs p.f. until 10/03/2026). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC628966-RD (PDF, 367KB)
  Role Description