National Clinical Costing Analyst

• Be part of Calvary’s data modernisation journey—an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical costings analyst to drive meaningful change.
• Join one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers and make a difference through data-driven insights.
• Enjoy competitive salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide.

About the Role

The Clinical Costing Analyst plays a key role in providing valuable insights and detailed reports on clinical costing from tracking revenue by procedure to identifying, allocating, and analysing costs, all the way to presenting performance metrics and trends.

This role ensures Calvary maintains a clear, accurate, and timely understanding of the costs and revenue tied to clinical operations across a variety of services. By combining activity and financial data, the position helps determine the true cost and return on the care provided.

As a strategic advisor, this role influences decisions around performance, service development, health fund contracting, specialist engagement, and business intelligence (BI) analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance clinical costing platforms (PPM), ensuring compliance with IHACPA guidelines, ABF principles, and APCS.
• Provide accurate, timely analysis and reporting on clinical costings, including ad hoc reports and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain costing model assumptions, business intelligence dashboards, and technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to improve report/dashboard functionality and provide reports to external agencies as required.
• Support health fund negotiations, business case development, data validation, and ongoing education on industry best practices.

What you Bring

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience in clinical costings, preferably in a private hospital environment.
• Proficiency with clinical costing applications, especially PPM and IDIOM.
• Strong understanding of health data structures (DRGs, diagnostics, procedure coding).
• 5+ years of experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and advanced knowledge of MS Office, SQL, and MS SQL Server.
• Data analytics experience using statistical software (SAS, R, or Python is desirable)
• Strong skills in statistical analysis, model development, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data effectively. 

Desirable:

• Australian-registered health practitioner.
• Certification in Health Informatics Australia (CHIA).
• Experience in developing and reporting clinical KPIs.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy principles, and research ethics approvals.
• Familiarity with clinical pathways and procedures in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of the following applications: iPM, Birthpac, iCare, Leecare, Vitro, PPM, iPharmacy, MedChart, TechnologyOne, Epicor.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to influence decision-making processes.

For further information please contact Nadeem Ahmed, National Manager Data Governance and Insights on Nadeem.Ahmed@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role