Clinical Coding Auditor & Education Specialist

NSW Health; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave loading 17.5%

One extra day off each month for full‑

Flexible work options hybrid/varied

Staff wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator to lead coding audits, deliver education on ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS standards, and support hospital funding outcomes. The role emphasizes data accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and improving data quality across services.

Applicants should have a health information qualification and extensive coding experience, with strong analytical and communication skills for a busy health setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Medical Records Administration or Health Information Management.
• Extensive clinical coding experience with ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS standards.
• Experience leading audits, quality improvement initiatives, or education programs.
• Ability to use patient administration systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate staff on coding standards and accuracy.
• Apply casemix measurement systems and Activity Based Funding in a hospital setting.
• Utilize databases and reporting tools to support coding performance and funding outcomes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

Skills

Clinical coding

Auditing

Education & training

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Medical Records Administration or Health Information Management

Tools

MS Access

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator to lead coding audits, deliver education on ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS standards, and support hospital funding outcomes. The role emphasizes data accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and improving data quality across services.

Applicants should have a health information qualification and extensive coding experience, with strong analytical and communication skills for a busy health setting.