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Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder
Req ID: 7422
Posting Start Date: 03/07/2026
Advertisement End Date: 23/06/2026
Work Location: The RMH Elizabeth Street

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description:
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'll help ensure the integrity of clinical data that supports patient care, hospital funding, reporting, and service planning. You'll also contribute to clinical documentation improvement initiatives and participate in coding and casemix audits to promote quality and best practice.

Join our Coding and Casemix team and become part of a collaborative, supportive environment committed to coding excellence and continuous improvement. Whether you're an experienced clinical coder or a final-year Health Information Management student, this is an excellent opportunity to build your skills while working alongside knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about mentoring and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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

Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, 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-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment 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 are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Name and Contact: Kyle Batty Kyle.Batty@mh.org.au

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

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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 recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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