Senior Health Information Manager - Clinical Coding & Auditing Lead

Western Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a coding leader to support management of the Clinical Coding Service and auditing functions. The role focuses on leadership, education, and service management within the coding space.

You will drive performance, participate in DRG audits, and recruit/train staff while advancing clinical documentation improvement and integration of advanced coding technologies.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical coding experience with ICD-10-AM/ACHI; knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Strong knowledge of DRGs, casemix and hospital clinical documentation.
• Experience reviewing complex medical records and training coders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day performance of the service, ensuring coding and auditing targets are achieved.
• Participate in and monitor the DRG audit program.
• Provide leave relief for the manager and staff management, service planning and delivery.
• Recruit and train new staff and deliver performance development plans.
• Lead coding education and contribute to the coding education program.
• Manage work list allocations and clinical coding duties; contribute to documentation improvement and advanced coding technologies.

Skills

Clinical coding

Auditing

ICD-10/ACHI

Analytical skills

Education

Health Information Management qualification

Tools

Solventum 360 Encompass

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9243

• Employment Type: Full-Time (80 hours/fortnight), Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
• Salary: HIM Grade 4 (or equivalent) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your Health Information Management career? Here is an exciting opportunity to join the growing coding team at Western Health. Western Health offers flexible working arrangements, a fantastic training and support network and several exciting digital health initiatives particularly in the coding space.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a coding professional looking to expand their leadership, auditing, education and service management experience. This position is responsible for several key functions that contribute to the management of the Clinical Coding Service. The primary function is supporting the management of coding and auditing functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordinating the day-to-day performance of the service, while ensuring coding and auditing targets are achieved.
• Participation and monitoring of the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) audit program.
• Leave relief for the manager, staff management, service planning and delivery.
• Recruitment and training of new staff including delivery of performance development plans for all staff within the service.
• Active participation in the coding education program.
• Work list allocations and clinical coding duties.
• Contribute to clinical documentation improvement and the optimisation of advanced coding technologies, including Solventum 360 Encompass.
  • A tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
  • Demonstrated clinical coding experience and current knowledge of ICD-10-AM/ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards, preferably within a tertiary health service.
  • Strong knowledge of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), casemix and hospital clinical documentation.
  • Experience reviewing complex medical records, clinical coding and ability to train new coders.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to different audiences.
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting the management of coding and auditing functions, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Thomas Galtieri on [phone] or 0433 011 057, or [e-mail] .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close Friday 13 November 2026 at 11.59pm