Req ID: 7174
Date: 26 Aug 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Health Information Coding
Division: Chief Digital Information Officer
Department: Health Information Services
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
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Health Information Coding
Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder
Full-time, ongoing position available
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.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working practices
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.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants for this role should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Anupa Bhandari, Coding Services Manager
Contact Number: (03) 8559 7403
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 9 September 2026.
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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
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
Health Information Manager Grade 1 or 2 (depending on experience)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
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
Essential Requirements
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
Excellent computer skills including experience using MS Office suite
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
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Clinical Coding
Ensure clinical coding is accurate and completed within stipulated time frames
Ensure current Australian Coding Standards are adhered to
2. 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
3. Quality Activities
Adherence to, and involvement in, quality audit activities and timelines
Attendance and contribution to quality related health service meetings as required
4. Other HIM related activities
Involvement in other HIM related activities as agreed with Manager, Health Information Services
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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, professional 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.
