Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – 2 roles
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: From $87,813 to $116,824 – depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ655512
Application close: Monday 25th May 2026 at 11.59 PM
About The Opportunity
As an Advanced Clinical Coder and highly skilled health information professional, you will be responsible for accurately translating clinical documentation from patient medical records into standardized diagnostic and procedural codes. These codes are used for hospital funding, activity‐based funding (ABF), morbidity reporting, research, healthcare planning, and compliance with national coding standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Reviewing complex inpatient and outpatient medical records
* Assigning accurate codes using systems such as ICD‐10‐AM, ACHI, and ACS
* Ensuring compliance with national and state coding guidelines
* Interpreting clinical terminology, diagnostics, procedures, and pharmacology
* Optimising DRG allocation and activity‐based funding outcomes
* Conducting coding audits and quality assurance activities
* Liaising with clinicians to clarify incomplete or ambiguous documentation
* Supporting education and mentoring of junior coders
* Maintaining confidentiality and data integrity standards
* Contributing to morbidity data reporting, health statistics, and clinical governance initiatives
About You
* Completion of a recognised ICD‐10‐AM/ACHI/ACS coding course or recognised degree in Health Information Management
* Extensive experience and competence in using ICD‐10‐AM/ACHI/ACS, including experience coding in a hospital with a broad range of specialties and a proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards, DRGs and casemix and their application in the health system
* Experience in staff training, mentoring, development and supervision with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
* Highly developed organisation, communication and mentoring skills with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Work‐Life Balance
* Accrued day off each month (ADO)
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* Novated leasing options
* Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
* Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
* Free flu vaccinations
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
* Access to professional development and education
* Secondment and career advancement opportunities across the District
Vaccination Requirements
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID‐19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. COVID‐19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Legal and EEO Statement
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
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