Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder – Join Our Team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne

• East Melbourne location
• Permanent Part Time or Full Time
• Flexible working arrangements available

About the Role

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? We’re looking for a Clinical Coder to join our supportive and collaborative Health Information Services team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring high-quality clinical data by abstracting and coding patient records using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS classifications.

You’ll report to the Victorian HIS Operations Manager and work in an environment that values learning, teamwork, and professional growth.



Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Accurately and efficiently code patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to gather information for precise coding.
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and quality improvement activities.

Why Choose St Vincent’s?



At St Vincent’s Health Australia, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community built on trust, respect, and shared values. Here’s what we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Pay less tax and boost your take-home pay.
• Discounted Gym Memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Workplace Giving Program – Make a difference with Give4Good.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible arrangements and the option to purchase extra leave.
• Staff Discounts on hospital admissions across SVHA Private Hospitals.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation operating across VIC, NSW, and QLD.

About You



You’re organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a process-driven role. You bring:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Information Management OR Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years coding in an acute setting with varied casemix.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Great communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with coding software and Hospital PMI systems (e.g., Solventum Codefinder, WebPAS)
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements.

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.


APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.


St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.


SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).


SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?


If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine Simunic, Victorian State Manager HIS for a confidential discussion on 03 9411 7696.



CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2026

*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.