Advanced Clinical Coder

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Coder to join our district's Clinical Coding team. You will code complex inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM, contribute to data quality initiatives and support funding outcomes.

This permanent role offers hybrid work options, professional development and opportunities to mentor junior coders. Applicants should hold an Australian Clinical Coding qualification (ICD-10-AM) or an equivalent Health Information

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian Clinical Coding qualification in ICD-10-AM or equivalent degree.
• Extensive inpatient coding experience and accuracy across specialties.
• Strong understanding of DRGs and activity-based funding (ABF).

Responsibilities

• Code complex inpatient episodes accurately using ICD-10-AM and ACS standards.
• Validate DRG allocation and support activity-based funding outcomes.
• Mentor less experienced coders and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical coding

DRG knowledge

ABF understanding

Communication skills

Education

Australian Clinical Coding qualification (ICD-10-AM) or Health Information Management degree

Job description

Join a leading tertiary health service and coding excellence team. Hybrid work options and ongoing professional development. Advance your clinical coding career with a high-performing team. Apply your advanced clinical coding expertise to deliver accurate, high-quality health data that supports patient care, funding outcomes and service excellence.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available.

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1.

Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum / $46.05 - $61.27 per hour.

Hours Per Week: Up to 38 (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours).

Location: Western Sydney Local Health District.

Please note this is a District position, and travel may be required in accordance with the manager's direction.

About the District

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services, delivering world-class care to a rapidly growing community. Join a collaborative and supportive Clinical Coding team committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Work within a large tertiary health environment with exposure to diverse clinical specialties. Be part of a highly skilled and supportive team focused on coding quality and integrity. Access ongoing education, mentoring opportunities and professional development programs. Contribute to initiatives that directly support patient care, activity-based funding and health outcomes. Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, excellence, respect and continuous learning.

What youll be doing

As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you will use your extensive coding knowledge and experience to accurately code complex inpatient episodes, support data quality initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical coding excellence across the District.

Accurately assign ICD-10-AM and ACS compliant codes across a broad range of specialties using advanced clinical coding skills and judgement. Validate DRG allocation, support activity-based funding outcomes and maintain high standards of coding accuracy and throughput. Participate in coding quality audits, data integrity activities and continuous improvement initiatives within the WSLHD Coding Quality Plan.

Provide guidance, mentoring and constructive feedback to less experienced coders while supporting team capability development. Analyse clinical documentation, complete coding queries and identify opportunities to improve documentation quality and coding outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of a recognised Australian Clinical Coding qualification in the current edition of ICD-10-AM and/or Health Information Management degree.
• Extensive Clinical Coding experience (in the current ICD-10-AM version) across a broad range of specialties, evidenced to meet the District's set KPIs of accuracy and throughput.
• Demonstrated understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and Activity Based Funding (ABF).
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills with high level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time and resources to meet predetermined targets and deadlines.
• Ability to analyse, abstract, interpret and report information in clinical coding forums.
• Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Demonstrated experience using computer applications.

Eligibility and Equal Opportunity

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026.