Title:  Associate Program Director - Classification & Coding

Associate Program Director – Classification & Coding 

• Exciting permanent Full-Time opportunity to lead and re-invent our Coding Service 
• Inner-east location | Be the force behind bold transformational change | Hybrid working
• Join a senior management team where your voice is heard & your contributions are recognised 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Bring your leadership and change management skills to guide our Coding Service through an exciting transformation phase. Drive innovation and explore new technologies such as AI to support modern workflows.  Join an experienced, passionate team of professionals. Be supported by Coding Coordinators to inspire high performance and shape outcomes.  

This key senior leadership position is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Classification and Coding Service.  

Full-time opportunity with part-time applicant considered. Hybrid working environment offered, based at Box Hill Hospital. Some movement between inner-east sites.

Responsibilities include: 

Strategic focus: 

• Assess current team structure and work collaboratively to devise a new structure that supports staff and the wider business 
• Assess risks and devise workforce plans to ensure continuity of service 
• Coach, inspire and encourage Coding team members to excel in their roles 

Innovation: 

• Assess and implement AI and other technologies to support the coding process  
• Facilitate and support digital transformation including the use of the EMR to support coding 
• Manage change within the service whilst reducing adverse impact to service delivery 

Expertise: 

• Provide expert advice to EH staff regarding coding, AR-DRGs, National Funding Model for admitted activity 
• Ensure EH complies with all internal and external rules and reporting requirements  
• Maintain professional relationships to ensure the Service is compliant and updated on latest initiatives  

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:   

• Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or equivalent  
• Experience in Coding and Casemix data collection and analysis  
• Strategic thinker keen to embrace new technologies 
• Demonstrated experience managing change in a complex environment 
• An open and collaborative approach to working with others 
• Ability to build a positive and supportive team culture 
• Previous staff management experience 

Desirable:   

• Experience in digital transformation  
• Experience in coding auditing  
• Experience in coaching and mentoring 

Previous experience in a tertiary hospital setting   Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities - Feel supported in your personal and professional growth  

• Friendly & supportive senior team
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Debbie Mc Bain

Contact Number: 0400808497

Contact Email: debbie.mcbain@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date:22/07/2025 - Applictions will be screened as recieved 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

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