Why Join RMH?

- Full-time, permanent position based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville.
- Join a high-performing Coding and Casemix team and advance your HIM career.
- Flexible start dates – final-year students are encouraged to apply.

About the role

The Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder plays a vital role in supporting high-quality healthcare through the accurate clinical coding of inpatient episodes using Solventum CodeFinder products and ICD-10-AM/ACHI classification standards.

Working across a diverse and complex casemix, you will help ensure the integrity of clinical data that supports patient care, hospital funding, reporting, and service planning. You will also contribute to clinical documentation improvement initiatives and participate in coding and casemix audits to promote quality and best practice.

Key Accountabilities

- Code inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACHI in line with Australian Coding Standards.
- Participate in regular quality and optimisation audits to ensure coding accuracy.
- Engage in team discussions to resolve coding queries and share best practice.
- Receive one‑on‑one support and development from a dedicated Coding Educator.
- Support end‑of‑month processes to ensure timely completion of coding activities.

About You

- Knowledge and experience coding inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACHI.
- Understanding of Australian Coding Standards, DRG grouper logic, and Policy and Funding Guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.




- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable

- Experience using Solventum CodeFinder or other coding software.
- Previous coding experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Values-based organisation offering opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, mentorship and leadership programs.
- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
- Up to $12,000 tax‑free earnings with salary packaging options.
- Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro‑ratio for part time) and an additional monthly paid day off for full‑time staff.
- Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Legal and Safety Statements

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child‑safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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📌 Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne