Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Information management
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1938118
Position overview
About the role
South West Healthcare is seeking suitably skilled and experienced candidates with a background in Health Information Services, specifically in clinical record, data and coding, to apply for the fixed term parental leave cover position of Manager Health Information Services (HIS) Coding Quality and Assurance.
Reporting into the role of Senior Manager Health Information Services, the Manager HIS Coding Quality and Assurance primary responsibility is to oversee the coordination and strategic direction of clinical coding and documentation functions to ensure auditing and health requirements are successfully met.
Responsible for South West Healthcare's team of clinical coders and Health Information Managers (HIM), the role will manage the timely completion, validation and auditing of clinical coding for all the organisation's episodes of care.
Further to this, the position of Manager HIS Coding Quality and Assurance will be active and key in providing education to relevant areas of the organisation in applying and obtaining activity-based funding from relevant external bodies.
As an operational manager, this position will have a significant influence in shaping a positive and high performing culture.
What you bring
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 23 August 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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