Data & Compliance Coordinator

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this full-time permanent role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely submission of key hospital data to external agencies and Health Funds. This role supports compliance, optimises revenue assurance and contributes to overall data quality across all Epworth hospital sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for submissions including HCP and ANSNAP data, Private Hospital Data Bureau (PHDB), Victoria Department of Health and Human Services, AROC and cancer registration data, while also implementing strategies to minimise data entry errors. You will be part of the Health Partnership team and report to the Health Fund Contract Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring timely and accurate data submissions
• Drive education and reduce data entry errors
• Contribute to the Health Fund audit responses and reconciliation processes
• Support revenue assurance initiatives
• Engaging with stakeholders

To be successful in this role…
You will need an understanding of healthcare datasets (e.g., HCP, ANSNAP, PHDB, AROC and cancer registries) and are willing to learn and adapt. You will be proactive and solutions-focused, capable of investigating and resolving data discrepancies. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with clinical, administrative and finance teams. You will be highly detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy in data handling, submission and reconciliation. The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines will be key, as will a collaborative approach and a genuine interest in ensuring the hospital receives accurate funding through reliable data reporting.

You will have:

• 5 years’ experience in private/public hospitals and healthcare funding systems
• University degree in the field of health administration, health information management, nursing or other health-related discipline Non-negotiable skill / experience
• Able to exercise independent judgment and act on it
• Ability to analyse medical data and interpret in the context of contractual arrangements
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent comprehension (IT technical and/or general) of verbal and written instructions, processes, procedures and policy
• Competence and skill using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Microsoft Teams/Zoom

     Position Description  Inherent Requirement

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.