• Job Description

  Req#: 314975
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Advanced Clinical Coder
  • Step into a leadership role in coding quality and mentorship

  • Showcase your advanced coding accuracy in a tertiary setting

  • Contribute to key quality improvement initiatives at WSLHD
  
  Shape data quality, mentor future coders, and apply expert coding skills in a dynamic clinical environment at WSLHD
  
  
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
  Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum
  Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
  Location: Western Sydney Local Health District
  Flexible Work Options: Flexible work conditions are offered including potential for remote work where possible.
  
  
  Where you'll be working
  Join a passionate, high-performing Health Information team at Western Sydney Local Health District - where innovation meets impact in one of NSW’s busiest and most diverse health services.
  • Collaborative and experienced team culture

  • Strong focus on clinical documentation and coding quality

  • Based in a tertiary hospital setting with exposure to diverse specialties

  • Supportive leadership focused on professional development

  • Active participation in coding audits, quality reviews, and education sessions
    
    
  What you'll be doing
  As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you’ll bring your in-depth knowledge and experience to support clinical coding accuracy, data integrity, and continuous improvement in a tertiary hospital environment. You'll also play a key role in mentoring less experienced coders and supporting the district's coding quality initiatives.
  
  • Accurately code complex inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and DRG principles

  • Apply high-level judgement and ethical coding practices in line with ACS

  • Mentor junior coders and contribute to education and training programs

  • Support coding audits and quality improvement aligned with WSLHD Coding Quality Plan

  • Monitor coding throughput, DRG allocations, and meet KPIs for data quality
    
    
    
    Ready to take the next step in your health information career?
    Apply now to build your impact from within. Be part of a team where your expertise helps shape better care across Western Sydney.
    Explore the possibilities. Make a difference with WSLHD.
    
    
    How to Apply
    Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
  1. Extensive clinical coding experience (in the current ICD-10-AM version) across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting, evidenced to meet the District’s set KPIs of accuracy & throughput.

  2. Demonstrated understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and Activity Based Funding (ABF).

  3. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills with high level attention to detail.

  4. Proven ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time and resources to meet pre-determined targets and deadlines.

  5. Ability to analyse, abstract, interpret and report information in clinical coding forums.

  6. Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.

  7. Demonstrated experience using computer applications.
  
  Requisition ID: REQ620314
  Applications Close: 20 November 2025
  
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  • 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 Fiona Ho on fiona.ho@health.nsw.gov.au.
    
    
    
    
  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.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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