ABF Unit Leader: Data Analytics & Education

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Gippsland VIC is seeking a Senior Leader to head the Activity Based Funding (ABF) Unit. This permanent full-time role, 80 hours per fortnight with an optional Accrued Day Off, focuses on monitoring NWAU targets, delivering timely, accurate reporting, and driving data quality improvements.

You will support coders, data analysts and clinicians, provide training and auditing expertise, and play a pivotal role in coding, DRGs and Casemix while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding or Activity Based Funding in the public hospital sector.
• Experience in Health Information Management.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support.
• Strong confidentiality and data governance understanding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-AM and Casemix/DRGs.

Responsibilities

• Lead ABF Unit and monitor NWAU targets.
• Support coders, data analysts and clinicians.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting with data quality improvements.
• Provide training, auditing and education to staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in data submission and privacy compliance.

Skills

Healthcare data analytics

Auditing

Data quality

Administrative support

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Equivalent qualification in health information

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Coding audit tools

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Gippsland VIC is seeking a Senior Leader to head the Activity Based Funding (ABF) Unit. This permanent full-time role, 80 hours per fortnight with an optional Accrued Day Off, focuses on monitoring NWAU targets, delivering timely, accurate reporting, and driving data quality improvements.

You will support coders, data analysts and clinicians, provide training and auditing expertise, and play a pivotal role in coding, DRGs and Casemix while aligning with