Advanced Clinical Coder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Advanced Clinical Coder to join our large tertiary health service. You will code complex inpatient episodes, support data quality initiatives and contribute to clinical coding excellence across the District.

You will work within a collaborative team, applying ICD-10-AM and ACS standards, validate DRG allocations, participate in quality audits and mentor less experienced coders while supporting service outcomes and funding models.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical coding expertise across inpatient episodes.
• Experience with ICD-10-AM and ACS coding conventions.
• Knowledge of ABF and DRG processes.

Responsibilities

• Code complex inpatient episodes with ICD-10-AM/ACS guidelines.
• Validate DRG allocations and support activity-based funding outcomes.
• Participate in coding quality audits and data integrity activities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced coders.
• Analyse clinical documentation to improve coding accuracy and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical coding

Data quality

Mentoring

Education

Australian Clinical Coding qualification (ICD-10-AM)

Tools

ICD-10-AM

ACS

DRG

ABF

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.

Where you'll be working

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 You'll 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

Ready to make an impact? Join a team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work contributes to better health outcomes for the community. Help shape the future of healthcare with Western Sydney Local Health District.

• 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 pre-determined 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.


• Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Applications Close: 26 November 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.


• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.


• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.


• For inquiries about the role, contact Janet Tang on [e-mail].

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. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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