ABF Manager

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Warragul; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Activity Based Funding (ABF) Unit. You will monitor NWAU targets, drive timely reporting and support coders, data analysts and clinicians to improve data quality.

You will bring expertise in clinical coding, DRGs and Casemix, with a track record in health information management and staff education. The role offers full-time hours with five weeks' annual leave and salary aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding or ABF in the public hospital sector.
• Experience in Health Information Management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ABF Unit to monitor NWAU targets and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Provide support to coders, data analysts and clinicians to improve data quality.
• Drive training, auditing and education programs for staff.
• Collaborate with HIS and BI leaders to align ABF activities with organisational goals.

Skills

Clinical coding

Data analytics

Health Information Management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Tools

Coding audit tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Warragul VIC

Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight with optional Accrued Day Off

Classification and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience

A Senior leader with expertise in healthcare activity and data analytics?

Passionate about development and implementation of training, auditing and education programs for staff?

Then join the management team at Warragul Hospital today!

Responsibility and leadership await you as Manager of the Activity Based Funding (ABF) Unit for West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG). Reporting to the Director Business Intelligence and working closely with Manager of Health Information Services (HIS), you will provide support to coders, data analysts and clinicians. Your primary purpose is to ensure WGHG NWAU targets are monitored and achieved and that reporting is delivered in a timely manner with accuracy, whilst driving continuous data quality improvements. This is a specialized role for an auditing whiz, a guru in coding, DRGs and Casemix and/or a competent educator. Offering full-time hours with 5 weeks' annual leave, an optional ADO, and a salary based on your experience and qualifications.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Experience working in clinical coding or Activity Based Funding in the Public Hospital Sector.
• A experience in Health Information Management.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support.
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
• Awareness of clinical coding skills using ICD-10-AM, and an understanding of Casemix/DRG's.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Understanding of Victorian Health Department policies and ABF funding guidelines.
• Previous experience in management preferably in clinical coding.
• Bachelor of Health Information Management or other equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with coding audit tools.
• Assist in achieving data integrity for reported data submission relevant to VAED and its associated data sets.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
• Previous Experience within a hospital or health care environment.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.

While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we’re a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first‑hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Applications close: 2 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.