Clinical Coding Auditor

• Play a key role in audit, training and clinical coding excellence

• Influence coding performance and casemix optimisation across WSLHD

• Join a forward-thinking, high-impact team making a real difference

Drive coding quality and education across multiple hospitals while applying expert auditing and clinical coding skills in a leading NSW Health district.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District (across all facilities)
Flexible Work Options: Flexible work conditions are offered including potential for remote work where possible.

Where you'll be working 
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to Be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) – a dynamic and progressive health service committed to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on quality data and performance, our Clinical Coding team supports multiple facilities across the District.

• Work across a variety of hospital settings, from acute to sub-acute care

• Collaborate with a passionate and highly experienced coding leadership team

• Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and ongoing development

• Engage in district-wide clinical coding education and improvement initiatives

• Flexible working opportunities across WSLHD’s network of public hospitals

What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Coding Auditor, you’ll lead and support district-wide initiatives in clinical coding audit, quality assurance and education. This is a high-impact role combining expert clinical coding knowledge with coaching and analytical skills to help improve accuracy, documentation and performance.

• Conduct targeted clinical coding audits and reviews as part of the WSLHD Quality Plan

• Deliver education and training to enhance coding accuracy, DRG assignment and casemix understanding

• Mentor and guide trainee coders, and support professional development across the team

• Provide high-level advice on ICD-10-AM coding, DRGs, and Australian Coding Standards

• Undertake advanced clinical coding as required and contribute to benchmarking initiatives

Make your next career move count.
Bring your expertise to a role where your insight shapes coding excellence and quality improvement. Join WSLHD and help power better health outcomes across the region.

Apply now and build a career with purpose at Western Sydney Local Health District.

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.

Selection Criteria:

1. Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent tertiary qualification with eligibility for membership of HIMAA, or HIMAA Clinical Coder Certification (CCC), and/ or relevant experience

2. Significant clinical coding experience at tertiary level using ICD-10-AM with a sound understanding of the Australian Coding Standards which can be demonstrated by audit results, and an understanding of casemix, DRGs and Activity Based Funding models and their application within the health system

3. An understanding of quality improvement activities in relation to clinically coded data, including clinical coding audits, ability to interpret audit results, error correction and presentation of data

4. Demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills with high level communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. Proven ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time and resources to achieve agreed outcomes under limited supervision

5. Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and organisational skills with high level attention to detail and the ability to deliver mentoring and support to coding team members

6. Proficient in the use of office computer applications including PAS, 3M Codefinder, MS Excel, MS Word & MS Powerpoint

7. Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.

Requisition ID: REQ612198
Applications Close: 26 October 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Nina Lean, District Clinical Coding & CDS Manager on Nina.Lean@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 234 625.