Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder

Eastern Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Salary packaging

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne is seeking a Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder to join a supportive Classification & Coding team. You will code diverse inpatient casemix and contribute to reporting, funding and service planning in a permanent hybrid role.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. You will have structured onboarding, ongoing education and senior guidance to maintain current coding knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent, or approved clinical coding qualification.
• Eligibility for full HIMAA membership as applicable to the role.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-AM classification standards and guidelines.
• Commitment to coding quality, ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Completing timely, comprehensive and accurate coding of inpatient episodes using current standards.
• Participating in coding quality assurance and education activities.
• Maintaining current knowledge of coding standards and reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with the team to meet service priorities and drive improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent

Clinical coding qualification

Eligibility for HIMAA membership

Strong communication skills

Job description

Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder

Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

• Multiple permanent positions - full-time or part-time | Hybrid working environment
• Classification & Coding | Information Integrity
• Supportive team, diverse casemix and ongoing professional development

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

Join our supportive Classification & Coding team in a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid working arrangements.

You will code a diverse inpatient casemix using electronic and scanned records, delivering accurate, timely information for reporting, funding and service planning.

Supported by structured onboarding, ongoing education and senior guidance, you will maintain current coding knowledge and contribute to quality assurance, team priorities and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing timely, comprehensive and accurate coding of inpatient episodes using current classification standards and applicable reporting requirements.
• Participating in coding quality assurance and education activities.
• Maintaining current knowledge of coding standards, guidelines and relevant reporting requirements.
• Working collaboratively to meet service priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent, or an approved clinical coding qualification.
• Eligibility for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia, as applicable to the position description.
• Knowledge of current ICD-10-AM classification standards and guidelines appropriate to your experience.
• A commitment to coding quality, ongoing learning and professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and adapt to change.

Experience in clinical coding and casemix data collection, familiarity with Victorian reporting requirements, and experience using electronic and scanned medical records will be highly regarded.

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Please refer to the position description for the full selection criteria.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Number: 9764 6179

Contact Email:*************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 27th November 2026

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action
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