CCLHD - Educator - Clinical Coding

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Hybrid - Opportunity for remote work, as well as across Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.
Requisition ID: REQ671556
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Date: Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 3 August 2026


Are you an experienced Clinical Coding professional with a passion for education and developing others? Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Clinical Coding Educator to lead the delivery of high-quality education and training that supports coding excellence across our Health Information Services team.


About the Opportunity

As the Clinical Coding Educator, you will design, deliver and evaluate comprehensive education programs that support both trainee and experienced clinical coders. Working closely with the Clinical Coding Manager and Auditors, you will identify learning opportunities, respond to audit outcomes, and ensure coding staff remain up to date with changing standards, systems and best practice.

This position plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement, driving quality initiatives and helping coders confidently navigate changes in clinical documentation and electronic medical records. In this role you will:

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of engaging Clinical Coding education and training programs
• Mentor and support trainee and experienced coders to build capability and coding excellence.
• Analyse coding audits and quality outcomes to identify learning needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop high-quality educational resources while supporting changes to coding standards, systems and clinical documentation.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised Australian qualification in Clinical Coding and/or a Degree in Health Information Management (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience applying ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS across a broad range of hospital specialties.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Coding Standards, DRGs and Casemix within the Australian healthcare system.
• Proven experience delivering education, training or mentoring, with a commitment to developing others and continuous professional learning.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive quality improvement.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Karishma Hurgobin
Phone: 02 4394 8288
Email: Karishma.Hurgobin@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
 

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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