Clinical Coding Manager

Nexus Hospitals; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work/life balance

Strong Reward & Recognition program

12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading Australian private hospital group is seeking a Clinical Coding Manager for their Toowong office. In this role, you will lead and transform the clinical coding function, ensuring compliance with Australian Coding Standards while fostering a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a great work-life balance with no weekends or public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Coding.
• Comprehensive understanding of privacy and medico-legal legislation.
• Ability to manage and inspire a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Coding function to ensure accurate and timely coding.
• Manage staffing, performance, and training of the coding workforce.
• Conduct audits to improve coding accuracy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of Australian Coding Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management

Tools

3M/Solventum Codefinder software

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Coding Manager to lead and transform the Clinical Coding function across Nexus Hospitals.

Culture and Benefits:

• Great work/ life balance - no weekends, public holidays
• Based out of our Brisbane Toowong Office and is close to public transport.
• Strong Reward & Recognition program
• Great discounts at a large variety of retailers including Coles & Woolworths
• Focus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to employee development and learning
• Dedicated engagement and communication strategy
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees

About the Role:

The role requires an experienced Clinical Coding/HIM Manager to transform the clinical coding service and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant coding. This role supports strategic and operational goals through quality improvement, workforce capability development, and interprofessional collaboration.

The Role will encompass but is not limited to:

• Lead the Clinical Coding function to ensure accurate and timely clinical coding across all Nexus facilities
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
• Manage staffing, performance, and training of the coding workforce
• Design and deliver targeted educational programs to strengthen workforce capability for both the coding and billing teams
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback, coaching, and professional development
• Ensure coding practices comply with Australian Coding Standards, AR-DRG rules, and privacy legislation (Privacy Act 1988)
• Conduct audits and benchmarking to improve coding accuracy and data quality
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alignment
• Collaborating with and contributing to the wider Nexus Hospitals community

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or equivalent Clinical Coding qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Coding with a strong knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and ability to work within a team environment and inspire others
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comprehensive understanding of privacy and medico-legal legislation
• Experience with 3M/Solventum Codefinder software
• Familiarity with hospital reimbursement systems and health fund contracting
• An analytical thinker with strong time management, technical proficiency and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

The Nexus Hospitals Story:

Our Toowong Support Office is part of the Nexus Hospitals group.

Nexus Hospitals is a leading Australian Private Hospital group that employs over 1500 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals and 3 support offices. Our PURPOSE is to deliver better healthcare models to all Australians. We measure our success by improvements in patient outcome and experience, employee engagement, sustainable use of resources, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

How to Apply:

Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and we’ll be in touch. We are a growing and passionate company and want those with a genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.

Please attach a current resume and cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Application and Pre-Employment Requirements

Please note: pre-screening requirements exist for this position, including the requirement for providing supporting evidence E.g. recent criminal history check and Australian working rights.