At a Glance
- Tasks: Accurately code clinical data and improve patient care quality.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian Health Service, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent growth potential across Tasmania.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Diploma of Clinical Coding or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 97915 - 97915 $ per year.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4
Salary: $85,196 to $97,915 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: South
Location: Royal Hobart Hospital
Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.
Adhere to Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHAPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to join its state-wide Clinical Coding team. The team utilises a state-wide PAS, scanned health record along with other state-wide clinical information systems.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix comparable to that of the THS. The THS provides services including trauma, burns, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetric and specialist neonatal services as well as general medical and surgical services.
Support will be provided by the Clinical Coding Quality and Education Specialists and Clinical Coding Managers team, along with Clinical Coding colleagues across the state.
The THS is pleased to offer flexible working conditions, Salary Packaging and rostered day off (RDO) arrangements (full time).
The Role
- Undertake accurate clinical coding, abstracting relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems.
- Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
- Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system, utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
- Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
- Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
- Participate in clinical coding education and quality improvement activities, including coding audits, data quality audits, research project audits and other coding quality activities as required.
Details of appointment: Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2027. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Location: Statewide – Tasmania, with office locations available across the state. We will consider hybrid and remote working from home options for the right candidate.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
- Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence, sex related offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Melissa Jones
Position: Health Information Manager - Audit, Education and Training
Phone number: (03) 6493 6422
Email address: melissa.jones@ths.tas.gov.au
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