Forensic Medicine - Case Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6

Remuneration: $86,896.63 - $88,951.42 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ680143

Location: Forensic Medicine - Newcastle

Applications Close: 30 August 2026 - 11:59pm

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About The Opportunity

Join a dedicated team within Forensic Medicine where your expertise in case coordination and administrative support will contribute directly to the effective operation of the coronial process.

As a Case Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and preparing complex medicolegal case information, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant legislative and procedural requirements. This role includes working within a specialised team responsible for conducting Financial Means Assessments for deceased persons.

Key responsibilities include facilitating the completion of Assessment of Financial Means of Deceased Person applications, liaising with NSW Police and Public Health Units, communicating sensitively with families regarding financial assessment processes, and engaging with stakeholders to obtain and verify required information.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with forensic and administrative professionals while maintaining effective relationships with a broad range of external partners, including healthcare providers, funeral directors, legal representatives, and government agencies. Your contribution will help ensure that each case is managed with professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail, supporting informed decision-making throughout the coronial process.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future from this recruitment.

What You'll Be Doing

To provide high-quality case management information and triage system support to the Rural Triage Centre and across Forensic Medicine Newcastle, through the gathering and preparation of complex medicolegal information for the facilitation and coordination of cases reportable to the Coroner.

What We Can Offer You

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Aboriginality . Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and is authorised under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.Demonstrated experience in providing high-level support to management and/or clinicians in the coordination of critical administration workflow.Proven capacity to exercise sound judgement and problem solving in a large complex environment demanding confidentiality, discretion, and sensitivity.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a workload to meet deadlines in a complex work environment with minimal supervision.High-level communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with multidisciplinary staff and key stakeholders to achieve results.Ability to develop guidelines or procedures relevant to the triaging environment for use by staff.Proven ability to operate effectively in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, and adopt self-care strategies.Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website for information about applying to NSW Health agenciesNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Kennedy on Belinda.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au and/or NSW Health Pathology’s Aboriginal Workforce Team at NSWPATH-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

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