ABF Manager
ABF Manager
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Manager – Activity Based Funding Unit
Department – Business Intelligence
Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight with optional Accrued Day Off
Classification and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience
A Senior leader with expertise in healthcare activity and data analytics?
Passionate about development and implementation of training, auditing and education programs for staff?
Then join the management team at Warragul Hospital today!
Responsibility and leadership await you as Manager of the Activity Based Funding (ABF) Unit for West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG). Reporting to the Director Business Intelligence and working closely with Manager of Health Information Services (HIS), you will provide support to coders, data analysts and clinicians. Your primary purpose is to ensure WGHG NWAU targets are monitored and achieved and that reporting is delivered in a timely manner with accuracy, whilst driving continuous data quality improvements. This is a specialized role for an auditing whiz, a guru in coding, DRGs and Casemix and/or a competent educator. Offering full-time hours with 5 weeks’ annual leave, an optional ADO, and a salary based on your experience and qualifications.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Experience working in clinical coding or Activity Based Funding in the Public Hospital Sector.
- A experience in Health Information Management.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support.
- A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
- Awareness of clinical coding skills using ICD-10-AM, and an understanding of Casemix/DRG's.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
- Understanding of Victorian Health Department policies and ABF funding guidelines.
- Previous experience in management preferably in clinical coding.
- Bachelor of Health Information Management or other equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated experience with coding audit tools.
- Assist in achieving data integrity for reported data submission relevant to VAED and its associated data sets.
- Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
- Previous Experience within a hospital or health care environment.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.
While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Matt Shears, Executive Director Financial Services by email:
Applications close: 2 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
