Join a leading tertiary health service and coding excellence team
Hybrid work options and ongoing professional development
Advance your clinical coding career with a high-performing team
Apply your advanced clinical coding expertise to deliver accurate, high-quality health data that supports patient care, funding outcomes and service excellence.
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum / $46.05 - $61.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District. Please note this is a District position, and travel may be required in accordance with the manager’s direction.
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services, delivering world-class care to a rapidly growing community. Join a collaborative and supportive Clinical Coding team committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
Work within a large tertiary health environment with exposure to diverse clinical specialties
Be part of a highly skilled and supportive team focused on coding quality and integrity
Access ongoing education, mentoring opportunities and professional development programs
Contribute to initiatives that directly support patient care, activity-based funding and health outcomes
Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, excellence, respect and continuous learning
What you'll be doing
As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you will use your extensive coding knowledge and experience to accurately code complex inpatient episodes, support data quality initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical coding excellence across the District.
Accurately assign ICD-10-AM and ACS compliant codes across a broad range of specialties using advanced clinical coding skills and judgement
Validate DRG allocation, support activity-based funding outcomes and maintain high standards of coding accuracy and throughput
Participate in coding quality audits, data integrity activities and continuous improvement initiatives within the WSLHD Coding Quality Plan
Provide guidance, mentoring and constructive feedback to less experienced coders while supporting team capability development
Analyse clinical documentation, complete coding queries and identify opportunities to improve documentation quality and coding outcomes
- Successful completion of a recognised Australian Clinical Coding qualification in the current edition of ICD-10-AM and/or Health Information Management degree.
- Extensive Clinical Coding experience (in the current ICD-10-AM version) across a broad range of specialties, evidenced to meet the District’s set KPIs of accuracy and throughput.
- Demonstrated understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and Activity Based Funding (ABF).
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills with high level attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time and resources to meet pre-determined targets and deadlines.
- Ability to analyse, abstract, interpret and report information in clinical coding forums.
- Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.
- Demonstrated experience using computer applications.
* Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Requisition ID: REQ701468
Applications Close: 28 October 2026
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Advanced Clinical Coder in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
