Senior Clinical Coder

Flexible Hours, Impactful Work – Make Your Coding Career Work for You


Remuneration: $80,340.91 - $116,824 p.a. + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16hrs/week 
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6 - Health Manager Level 1 
Requisition ID: REQ617577
Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025


Base location is Tamworth Hospital however Remote Work Options Also Available 
Position Classification and Remuneration determined on Qualifications, Experience & Coding Test 
 

We are seeking a proficient Senior Clinical Coder to join our team! 

This is a permanent role offering extensive flexibility – choose 2 days a week with times that fit your schedule. Whether you’re in Tamworth, Sydney, Newcastle, or beyond, remote work options available for the right candidate.

As part of our health information team, you’ll be at the heart of clinical coding – ensuring precision, accuracy, and timely processing of all documentation while maintaining confidentiality and hitting key performance targets. Your work will make a real difference in patient care and hospital operations.

Career and Support

You will receive extensive support and training to set you up for success. Additional mentorship and opportunities are available for career advancement, recognising your knowledge, skill, and professional development.

A skills assessment will be undertaken to determine your coding and grading level, with positions aligned to:

Senior Clinical Coder: Administration Officer Level Six
Senior Advanced Clinical Coder: Health Manager Level One

To find out more about your Clinical Coding Career within HNELHD, click here: HNELHD_Guideline_23_03_Clinical_coding_competency.pdf
 
 

Your Skills and Experience

• Essential: Completed an Australian coding qualification with proven extensive coding experience

• Exceptional communication skills with a commitment to accuracy, detail and data integrity

• Understands and applies confidentiality, privacy, and security principles

• A thorough understanding and demonstrated competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM & ACHI with strong understanding of the Australian Coding Standards
  
   

Why Join HNE?

Flexible working and remote options to suit your lifestyle

• Extensive support and training

• Open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare

• Advance your skillset and gain valuable experience in a dynamic position

• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport to support your wellbeing

• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options

Need more information? 

Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rosemary Evans on Rosemary.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au

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.   
• 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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.