Trainee Clinical Coder

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Clinical Coder Trainee to join the supportive Clinical Coding team at Royal North Shore Hospital. This temporary full-time trainee position offers training across specialties and hands-on coding experience through the Clinical Coder Trainee Program.

Applicants should have proficiency in medical terminology and completed ICD-10-AM coding coursework, plus experience with coding books and Australian Coding Standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and completion ICD-10-AM Clinical coding course prior to or during appointment.
• Experience using coding books across a range of specialties with a proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in using computerised systems and Microsoft software with strong analytical skills and proven attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training for accurate translation of narrative descriptions of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes using ICD-10-AM.
• Assist in coding across specialties under supervision.
• Contribute to data quality and accuracy in clinical coding processes.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10-AM training

Coding books knowledge

Australian Coding Standards

Computerised systems / MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and with strong attention to detail Clinical Coder Trainee to join the supportive Clinical Coding team at Northern Sydney LHD. In this role, you will be provided with training on all specialties and gain hands-on coding experience with the Clinical Coder Trainee Program.

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 28 September 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration

$1,416.58 - $1,460.73 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ691967

Who we are:

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital.

What You'll Be Doing

The primary responsibility of a Trainee Clinical Coder is to undertake training for accurate translation of narrative descriptions of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) classification system.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria.

• Proficiency in medical terminology and successful completion ICD-10-AM Clinical coding course prior to or during appointment.
• Experience using coding books across a range of specialties with a proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in using computerised systems and Microsoft software with strong analytical skills and proven attention to detail.

For role related queries or questions contact Winnie Ng on [e-mail]

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 28 September 2026