Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

- Up to $70,590.00 (JA2) – $103,724.40 (JB1) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
- Attractive salary packaging opportunities are available

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the role

As a member of the Health Information Management led Coding Services team, you will primarily be responsible for the accurate and timely coding of patient records utilising ICD-10-AM, the Department of Health Admission Criteria requirements, and the Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

In addition to this important task, you will be offered opportunities to work with clinical & research champions working with health data, as well as utilising your knowledge and skills in conducting audits, education and clinical documentation activities related to health information data.

All members of the clinical coding team are set up to work from home once internal training is completed, and all staff work a hybrid of on site and at home hours.

All clinical coding is conducted exclusively using our Epic Electronic Medical Record, which is a shared record across the four Parkville Precinct health services. As such, there is significant interaction with the other health services and the central EMR team, and opportunities to be involved in ongoing development and use of the record across the precinct.

Position Summary

- Deliver timely and accurate ICD-10-AM coding for inpatient episodes in line with Australian Coding Standards
- Contribute to data management, quality improvement initiatives, and coding audit activities




- Liaise effectively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to clarify documentation and ensure accurate data capture and integrity

Key Relationships

Internal

- Coding Services Manager
- Health Information Services Management team
- Senior Health Information Managers
- Other Health Information Managers
- Other Health Information Services staff
- Digital Health & Innovation program team members
- Business Intelligence and Analytics team members
- Clinical & Research staff

External

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Victorian Cancer Registry
- Other HIM/Coders within the Parkville Precinct

Skills

- Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or successful completion of an accredited clinical coding course, with significant experience coding with ICD-10-AM 13th Edition
- An interest in digital health and the use of coded data
- Knowledge and proficiency in use of 3M Codefinder software
- Highly developed problem‑solving skills that lead to positive outcomes
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet internal and external timelines / targets
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable Requirements

- Experience in analysing an electronic medical record (EMR) for coding purposes
- Previous experience using a patient administration system

Key Accountabilities

- Clinical Coding: Ensure clinical coding is accurate and completed within stipulated time frames; ensure current Australian Coding Standards are adhered to
- Education:



Involvement in patient information documentation education of clinicians and other health professionals to support clinical coding and data integrity; attendance and contribution to in‑house and external coding education sessions
- Quality Activities: Adherence to, and involvement in, quality audit activities and timelines; attendance and contribution to quality related health service meetings as required
- Other HIM related activities: Involvement in other HIM related activities as agreed with Manager, Health Information Services

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.

Applicants for this role should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Contact Number

(03) 8559 7403

Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 9 September 2026.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, career development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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📌 Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne