Manager - Clinical Coding

About the role

Mater Health – Revenue is seeking an exceptional Manager - Clinical Coding in this permanent full-time opportunity based at South Brisbane.

The Manager - Clinical Coding will oversee and guide the coding workforce across all Mater facilities to ensure the delivery of top-tier coding services. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing quality improvement processes to support our Coding teams in delivering high-quality outcomes for Mater and its facilities.

Salary : Commensurate with experience plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Director of Information Management, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the Clinical Coding Function for Mater Hospitals to deliver accurate and timely clinical coding.
• Optimising coding team operations through staffing, performance management, and training.
• Supporting clinical leaders in using coding data to enhance healthcare outcomes for Mater consumers.
• Fostering a collaborative team culture and achieving strategic alignment in coding goals.
• Improving coding accuracy through trend analysis and benchmarking.
• Strengthening workforce capability with targeted educational programs.
• Managing operational budget effectively and improving revenue recovery.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and coding standards.
• Leading, developing, and managing direct reports to deepen interprofessional integration.
• Collaborating with Private Revenue team to implement strategy.
• Representing Mater at industry forums and promoting Mater as a workplace of choice for coders.
• Working with direct reports to achieve high performance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Leading Mater People to deliver safe and reliable health services through effective leadership and governance.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a qualification in Clinical Coding with a minimum of 5 years of Clinical Coding experience using ICD 10 AM and ACHI.

• Experience managing complex teams and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Coding standards and AR-DRGs.
• Comprehensive understanding of privacy and medico-legal legislation.
• Eligible for membership of HIMAA, desirable.
• Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in coding audits, staff training, and education programs.
• Strong managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable experience with 3M / Solventum Codefinder software.
• Knowledge of hospital reimbursement systems and health fund contracting.
• Analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Time management and technical proficiency.

Why join us?

Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare innovation, research, and education — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits.
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams.
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, and accommodation.
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program.
• Benefit from convenient, discounted on-site parking.
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots.
• Join Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Thursday, 28th August 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date. APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to staff wellbeing, supported by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note : We will not require support from Recruitment Agencies at this time. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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