* Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
* Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
* Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.98 per hour + super + salary packaging
* Hours Per Week: 32
* Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
* Requisition ID: REQ636560
* Applications Close: Monday, 16th February 2026
Where You'll Be Working
You'll be joining the Clinical Coding team at John Hunter Hospital, the largest hospital within Hunter New England Local Health District and a major tertiary referral centre servicing a diverse and complex casemix. This role comes at an exciting time, supporting the SDPR‐EPIC rollout across NSW Health.
You'll work alongside a dedicated, high‐performing team of Clinical Coders, Educators, Auditors and Managers who are committed to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Our Team
Our team is passionate, supportive and proud of the work we do. We value knowledge sharing, professional development and working together to deliver high‐quality outcomes. You'll be supported by experienced senior staff in an environment that encourages learning, innovation and excellence.
About The Role
As a Clinical Coding Educator / Auditor, you will play a vital role in developing and supporting the future clinical coding workforce across HNELHD. Your day‐to‐day work will be varied and meaningful, combining education, mentoring and auditing within a complex tertiary casemix.
Typical Activities May Include
* Educating, mentoring and supporting trainee and junior clinical coders
* Conducting clinical coding audits to ensure accuracy, compliance and quality
* Providing feedback and guidance to improve coding performance
* Contributing to workforce development initiatives and quality improvement activities
* Working closely with senior coding staff and management to support service priorities
About You
* Demonstrated experience mentoring and/or training clinical coders
* Experience conducting clinical coding audits
* Extensive clinical coding experience across a varied and complex casemix
* Recent Australian clinical coding experience
Support And Development
* Comprehensive local orientation
* Ongoing support from the Clinical Coding Manager, Coding Educator and senior coding staff
* Access to ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities within NSW Health
What We Can Offer You
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true Work‐Life balance
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Beecham on jodie.beecham@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD‐Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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