Casual Advanced Clinical Coder

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual opportunities

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Advanced Clinical Coder for casual roles. You will code inpatient episodes, mentor junior coders and contribute to DRG accuracy and data quality within a tertiary coding team.

You will work across multiple sites within the Western Sydney Local Health District, engaging in coding audits, education sessions and ongoing professional development to support high-quality healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical coding expertise with inpatient focus.
• Ability to mentor junior coders and support quality improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACS rules.
• Mentor and support less experienced coders for coding accuracy.
• Contribute to coding quality initiatives and audits.
• Review medical records to ensure data integrity and DRG accuracy.
• Participate in education sessions and planning within WSLHD coding team.

Skills

Advanced coding knowledge

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Tools

Solventum Codefinder

Job description

Use your advanced coding expertise to deliver accurate clinical data, mentor coders and support quality healthcare outcomes.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $46.05 - $61.27 per hour
Location: Any location within Western Sydney Local Health District

• Flexible casual opportunities across Western Sydney LHD
• Join a high-performing tertiary clinical coding team
• Strengthen coding quality, DRG accuracy and data integrity

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW, delivering world-class healthcare services to rapidly growing communities. You will work within a collaborative and supportive clinical coding environment committed to excellence, continuous learning and coding quality improvement across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting.

• Work alongside experienced and highly skilled clinical coding professionals
• Contribute to coding quality initiatives and activity-based funding outcomes
• Access ongoing education, coding huddles and professional development opportunities
• Be part of a culture that values teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement
• Enjoy flexible casual opportunities across multiple WSLHD locations

What you'll be doing

As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you will apply your high-level coding knowledge and analytical skills to accurately code inpatient episodes of care while supporting coding quality and mentoring less experienced coders where required.

• Assign accurate ICD-10-AM and ACS compliant codes using Solventum Codefinder
• Review medical records and electronic documentation to ensure coding accuracy and data integrity
• Monitor DRG allocation and contribute to activity-based funding accuracy and performance outcomes
• Participate in coding audits, education sessions and WSLHD Coding Quality Plan initiatives
• Support junior coders through mentoring, feedback and knowledge sharing activities

Requisition ID: REQ690541
Applications Close: 13 September 2026

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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.