Overview
Play a key role in audit, training and clinical coding excellence. Influence coding performance and casemix optimisation across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Join a forward-thinking, high-impact team making a real difference.
Drive coding quality and education across multiple hospitals while applying expert auditing and clinical coding skills in a leading NSW Health district.
* Work across a variety of hospital settings, from acute to sub-acute care
* Collaborate with a passionate and highly experienced coding leadership team
* Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and ongoing development
* Engage in district-wide clinical coding education and improvement initiatives
* Flexible working opportunities across WSLHD's network of public hospitals
Location and terms
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District (across all facilities)
Flexible Work Options: Flexible work conditions are offered including potential for remote work where possible.
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Coding Auditor, you'll lead and support district-wide initiatives in clinical coding audit, quality assurance and education. This is a high-impact role combining expert clinical coding knowledge with coaching and analytical skills to help improve accuracy, documentation and performance.
* Conduct targeted clinical coding audits and reviews as part of the WSLHD Quality Plan
* Deliver education and training to enhance coding accuracy, DRG assignment and casemix understanding
* Mentor and guide trainee coders, and support professional development across the team
* Provide high-level advice on ICD-10-AM coding, DRGs, and Australian Coding Standards
* Undertake advanced clinical coding as required and contribute to benchmarking initiatives
Where you'll be working
WSLHD provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Be part of a dynamic and progressive health service committed to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement. The Clinical Coding team supports multiple facilities across the District with a focus on quality data and performance.
Selection Criteria
* Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent qualification with eligibility for HIMAA membership, or HIMAA Clinical Coder Certification (CCC), and/or relevant experience
* Significant clinical coding experience at tertiary level using ICD-10-AM with understanding of Australian Coding Standards, casemix, DRGs and Activity Based Funding models
* Understanding of quality improvement activities related to clinically coded data, including audits, interpretation of results, error correction and data presentation
* Strong problem solving, organisational and communication skills; ability to work autonomously and in a team; ability to prioritise tasks and manage time/resources
* Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills with ability to mentor and support coding team members
* Proficient in PAS, 3M Codefinder, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
* Flexible, with the ability to work independently and within a changing environment
Application details
Requisition ID: REQ649152
Applications Close: 29 March 2026
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below with examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Additional information
People with disabilities and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up provides information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, visit the Stepping Up site. To be eligible for permanent appointment in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
For inquiries about the role, contact Nina Lean, District Clinical Coding & CDS Manager, at 0418 234 625 or via email (contact details removing links as per formatting rules).
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