Advanced Clinical Coder

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an Advanced Clinical Coder to accurately code complex inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM, ensuring high data quality and supporting ABF outcomes. You will contribute to the Coding Quality Plan, mentor junior coders, and participate in audits within the Western Sydney Local Health District.

The role requires extensive coding experience, deep DRG/ABF understanding, and strong attention to detail in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian Clinical Coding qualification in ICD-10-AM.
• Extensive clinical coding experience across diverse specialties.
• Strong understanding of DRGs and Activity Based Funding (ABF).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Analytical, able to interpret and report coding information.
• Adaptable, able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in common computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Code complex inpatient episodes accurately using ICD-10-AM.
• Support data quality initiatives and coding excellence across the District.
• Validate DRG allocations to support ABF and funding outcomes.
• Participate in coding quality audits and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior coders to build capability.
• Analyse documentation to identify opportunities to improve coding outcomes.

Skills

Clinical coding experience

DRGs & ABF knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork / independence

Computer applications

Education

Australian Clinical Coding qualification (ICD-10-AM)

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 beconsidered 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

• 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.

Requisition ID: REQ701468
Applications Close: 28 October 2026