Casual Advanced Clinical Coder
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- Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ656732 Requisition #
Deliver high-quality clinical coding, manage complex records and support data integrity in a fast-paced tertiary healthcare environment.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour
Location: Any location within Western Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting a large and diverse community across multiple hospital sites. You’ll join a highly skilled clinical coding team focused on accuracy, continuous improvement and professional development.
Work across a leading tertiary health district with varied specialties
Join a supportive, collaborative and experienced coding team
Access ongoing education, mentoring and development opportunities
Be part of a culture focused on quality, integrity and innovation
Flexible casual opportunities across multiple WSLHD locations
What you'll be doing
As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you will apply your expert knowledge to accurately code complex inpatient episodes while contributing to quality improvement and mentoring within the team.
Analyse medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-AM codes using Codefinder
Ensure compliance with Australian Coding Standards and ethical frameworks
Support coding quality initiatives, audits and data integrity processes
Mentor and guide junior coders, providing feedback and training
Monitor DRG allocation, coding accuracy and meet throughput KPIs
Join us and help shape the future of healthcare data.
Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, supports growth and makes a meaningful impact across Western Sydney.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Extensive clinical coding experience (in the current ICD-10-AM version) across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting, evidenced to meet the District’s set KPIs of accuracy & 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.
Requisition ID: REQ656732
Applications Close: 30 April 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Janet Tang on janet.tang@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead Hospital and Blacktown Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
