Fixed Term Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight

Available from 16^th March 2026 to 15^th March 2027

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Health Information team at Portland District Health.

You are responsible for providing accurate and timely coding of admitted patient episodes at Portland District Health using ICD‑10‑AM/ACHI/ACS standards and Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset (VAED) requirements to support high‑quality patient information, effective clinical communication, and reliable organisational reporting. The role contributes to case‑mix performance, revenue optimisation, statutory reporting and data quality improvement.  You will work collaboratively within the Health Information Services team and liaise with clinical staff, managers and external stakeholders to clarify documentation, uphold data integrity, and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical documentation quality. Confidentiality, privacy and precision in coding are essential to all aspects of the position.

About you:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in health information management or recognised Clinical Coding qualification from HIMAA.
• Completion of a recognised Clinical Coding qualification or Health Information Management degree.
• Demonstrated competency in inpatient coding using ICD‑10‑AM/ACHI/ACS.
• Proficiency in 3M Codefinder or similar clinical coding software.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical documentation and case‑mix principles.
• Eligibility for remote work (for existing SWARH coders) where applicable.
• More than 2 years of experience working as a coder under a hospital coding team tertiary hospital casemix - desirable
• Eligibility for full registration with the Health Information Management Association of Australia - desirable

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

•    Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
•    A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
•    Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
•    An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

•    Salary Packaging
•    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
•    Social Club
•    Free parking
•    GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
•    Flexible working conditions
•    Employee Assistance program
•    Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:

•    A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
•    A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. 
•    Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

 
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

•    Police Record Check
•    Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
•    Right to work in Australia
•    Current Immunisation status.  This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12.00pm 

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.