Health Information Manager - Clinical Documentation Improvement Advisor or Specialist

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Clinical Documentation Specialist or Advisor (depending on experience)

• Permanent
• Part-Time – 24 hours per week 
• Health Information Manager (HIM) Grade 2-3 (depending on experience)
• Located at The Alfred, 541 St Kilda Road
• Make a real difference in how care is documented, delivered, and funded!

About Alfred Care Group

Alfred Care Group is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We provide care to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, across the full spectrum of services—from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.

We’ve entered an exciting new era with the rollout of the 3M 360 Encompass System, a platform that integrates clinical documentation integrity (CDI), medical records coding, and performance monitoring. This technology will assist us to enhance documentation accuracy and generate actionable data to support patient outcomes and reimbursement. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health Information Manager to join our vibrant Coding & Casemix Services Team as a Clinical Documentation Specialist/Advisor.

In this high-impact role, you'll not only work collaboratively with clinicians and health information managers, but you’ll also become a key voice across the organisation, regularly presenting to both large and small clinical and non-clinical groups. Whether it's at ward rounds, education sessions, or meetings, you'll be driving home the importance of accurate and complete documentation.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) with eligibility for full HIMAA membership.
• 5-7 years' experience in clinical coding or documentation improvement within a large health service.
• Strong communicator with confidence presenting to clinical teams, small groups, and larger forums.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence change, and engage busy clinicians.
• Excellent analytical skills and a data-informed approach to quality improvement.
• Up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACS, VAED, and the National Funding Model.
• Independent, organised, and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experience with EMRs (Cerner preferred) and PAS (iPM).
• Clinical coding experience in a tertiary hospital.
• Experience designing and delivering education programs on documentation or coding.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Salary packaging + discounted health insurance
• Onsite childcare and gym access
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Close to public transport
• Car parking (subject to availability)

Ready to Apply?

Please ensure your application addresses the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close at 11 pm Friday 10th April 2026

For more information, contact Emily Malter, Health Information Manager – Clinical Documentation Improvement Lead on [email protected] or Shauna McEgan, Manager, Coding & Casemix at [email protected]

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.