OSCA occupation

OSCA 223933: Health Information Manager

Collects, classifies and manages health data to meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of health care organisations. This record sits in Other Information and Organisation Professionals. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.

Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?

OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.

Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.

Check the current ABS guidance on OSCA and ANZSCO use

Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 224213 Health Information Manager Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Collects, classifies and manages health data to meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of health care organisations.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 22 Business Professionals
Minor group: 223 Information and Organisation Professionals
Unit group: 2239 Other Information and Organisation Professionals

Tasks

Develops and implements health information management policies, procedures, technology and security initiatives, adhering to standards and governance requirements
Manages patient information systems and ensures data integrity and security
Oversees the collection, storage and retrieval of health information
Collaborates with Health Professionals to develop and maintain standardised documentation practices
Produces timely and accurate clinical coding, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using health classification standards
Analyses and interprets data for statistical and research purposes

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Related occupations

Industry context

Alternative titles

Clinical Data Manager

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Compare OSCA 223933 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code223933 Health Information Manager	223931 Company Secretary	223932 Cost Controller
Official role definition	Collects, classifies and manages health data to meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of health care organisations.	Plans, administers and reviews corporate compliance activities and effective practices concerning company board meetings and shareholdings, ensuring all business matters and transactions are managed and implemented as directed by the board.	Measures, analyses and monitors the cost of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure completion within allocated budgets, and recommends changes to reduce expenses.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Develops and implements health information management policies, procedures, technology and security initiatives, adhering to standards and governance requirements Manages patient information systems and ensures data integrity and security Oversees the collection, storage and retrieval of health information Collaborates with Health Professionals to develop and maintain standardised documentation practices	Coordinates board and committee meetings, including logistics, agenda preparation and distribution of meeting materials Develops and implements corporate governance policies and procedures Maintains accurate records of board and committee meetings, resolutions and actions Maintains accurate and up-to-date corporate records, including company registers, constitution and other legal documents	Analyses production and cost data to determine if projects will be completed within the allocated budget, and to forecast expenses and potential cost savings Analyses and maintains records of the variance between allocated budgets and actual project costs using cost control tools Oversees the distribution of budgeted funds throughout the lifecycle of projects to identify variances and provide recommendations to minimise cost overruns Develops and analyses cost reports, and communicates the results to the project team and Managers
Alternative titles	Clinical Data Manager	Not stated	Project Cost Controller

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10

✓

Verified official source

- ABS OSCA occupation record present

✓

Previous edition migration

- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached

✓

Complete hierarchy

- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present

✓

Legacy crosswalk

- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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In this section

223931 Company Secretary 223932 Cost Controller223933 Health Information Manager223934 Patents Examiner 223935 Records or Information Manager 223999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 223933 do?

Health Information Manager is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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