Medical Coder

Cancer Council VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work

Study leave

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Cancer Council Victoria seeks a Medical Coder to join the Victorian Cancer Registry in the Cancer Research Division. You will code cancer data from hospitals and pathology providers, ensure privacy, and support data quality in a not-for-profit environment.

The role offers hybrid work between home and our East Melbourne office, with a fixed-term contract to 30 June 2028 and a base salary aligned with sector norms plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a HIMAA course or a health science degree or extensive work experience in a health-related field.
• Ability to be thorough and accurate with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, learn independently, and contribute to process improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy principles when handling sensitive health information with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Review source information, assign oncology codes per VCR protocols, and liaise with cancer notifiers to clarify data.
• Adhere to privacy and confidentiality protocols while working with registry data.
• Plan, organise and prioritise coding and non-coding tasks to meet team objectives and deadlines.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and help improve coding practices and workflows.

Education

HIMAA course

Health science degree

Extensive health-field experience

Tools

VCR coding protocols

Job description

• Medical coder responsible for coding cancer information from hospital and pathology providers
• Be a part of Australia's most trusted cancer 'Not for Profit' organisation
• Full time, fixed-term contract to 30 June 2028
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our new office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

• Medical coder responsible for coding cancer information from hospital and pathology providers
• Be a part of Australia's most trusted cancer 'Not for Profit' organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time, fixed-term contract to 30 June 2028
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our new office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Cancer Research Division leads Cancer Council Victoria's cancer epidemiology, cancer intelligence, population data assets, research platforms and research infrastructure capabilities to generate evidence that informs cancer control policy, programs and services. The Division includes the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR), which collects, analyses and reports population-based cancer data to inform cancer control, research, policy and services.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Medical Coder to join the VCR in the Cancer Research Division. Reporting to the Team Leader- Coding your role is to:

• Review source information, assign accurate oncology codes in accordance with VCR protocols, and liaise with cancer notifiers to clarify and resolve data discrepancies or missing information.
• Adhere to all relevant privacy and confidentiality protocols and practices while working with registry data.
• Effectively plan, organise and prioritise allocated coding and non-coding tasks to meet individual and team objectives and deadlines.
• Actively participate in the quality assurance activities and contribute to the review, development, implementation and continuous improvement of coding practice, procedures and workflows.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Completion of a Heath Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) course or a health science degree or extensive work experience in a health-related field.
• Ability to be thorough and accurate, paying great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, learn independently, and contribute to process improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy principles in handling sensitive health information and ability to effectively communicate with health professionals and other stakeholders with tact, discretion and diplomacy.

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.
• Salary: $71,444 to $75,710 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary - up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.
• Flexible and hybrid work: A range of options to support work-life balance, including a mix of working from home and our modern office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
• Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.
• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close: 15 November 2025 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible