Health Information Manager
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- Two permanent Full Time Grade 1 Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder positions available
- Structured graduate training program with dedicated one-on-one support
- No coding experience required
- Automatic progression to Grade 2 after successful completion of the graduate year
- Flexible working arrangements including ADOs and hybrid working
- Work for one of Australia's leading tertiary health services
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Health Information Services department
The Health Information Services (HIS) at Austin Health consists of Medical Record Services, Clinical Coding Services, Submission Services and Corporate Records Services. HIS has approximately 70 FTE, located across the three Austin Health sites.
About the role
The Clinical Coding Service at Austin Health is looking for two newly graduated Health Information Managers / Clinical Coders to join our expanding Clinical Coding Service.
Our office space on Mount Street Heidelberg provides convenient access to Heidelberg Station, Burgundy Street shopping precinct and onsite parking. We offer flexible work arrangements including ADOs and hybrid working arrangements.
The Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder role is pivotal within the Clinical Coding Team and Health Information Services. Successful applicants will participate in a structured graduate training program, receiving extensive one-on-one mentoring and education from experienced Grade 3 Senior Health Information Managers within our dedicated Education portfolio. Following successful completion of the graduate year, the successful applicants will progress to a Grade 2 Health Information Manager / Clinical Coding position. At Austin Health the coding and auditing process is supported by software including Solventum Code Finder, Code Focus (Data Agility) and PICQ Audit (Beamtree).
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Successful completion of a recognised Health Information Management or Clinical Coding qualification within the last 12 months
- Sound knowledge of clinical coding, ICD-10-AM, ACHI and National and State Standards
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks, determine priorities and meet deadlines
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jenna Barclay, Senior Health Information Manager Team Leader at Jenna.BARCLAY@austin.org.au.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026
