Senior Clinical Coder
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $79.171.07 – $116,824 per annum + 12% Superannuation
Location: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ637311
Application closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Join a progressive regional health service and build your coding expertise in a supportive, high-performing team.
About the Role
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a qualified and motivated Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Information Department.
In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care, ensuring compliance with Australian Coding Standards, supporting Activity Based Funding outcomes, and contributing to the integrity and quality of clinical data.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS and Australian Coding Standards
- Maintain coding quality, accuracy, and consistency across a broad and complex casemix
- Review clinical documentation and clarify coding queries with clinicians and other healthcare staff
- Complete cancer registration notifications
- Collect and report coding activity statistics and meet personal coding benchmarks
- Participate in audits, quality improvement, and professional development activities
- Collaborate with peers to support knowledge sharing and best practice
This role provides exposure to a diverse clinical casemix, offering excellent opportunities to enhance coding expertise and professional growth.
About the Team
You will be part of the Clinical Information Department, a professional and supportive team that thrives on collaboration and excellence. Our team values:
- Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of clinical coding
- Respectful and inclusive teamwork across all levels of the hospital
- Clear and open communication, fostering strong clinical engagement
- Continuous improvement and commitment to quality outcomes
- Work-life balance, promoting wellbeing alongside high performance
While the role requires a high level of independence, you will be supported through regular peer collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing opportunities, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to a high-performing team
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Clinical Coder with:
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS and Australian Coding Standards
- Experience interpreting complex clinical documentation to assign accurate codes
- Previous hospital-based coding experience, with understanding of DRG assignment and Activity Based Funding
- Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
Essential Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Clinical Coding Course or Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent), or extensive hospital coding experience
Desirable:
- Experience with electronic medical records (eMR)
- Experience managing documentation queries
- Participation in audits or data quality initiatives
- Exposure to a broad casemix
- Experience using Performance Indicators to monitor and maintain coding quality (PICQ)
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Flexible working arrangements available, including remote options (pending experience)
No routine travel is required.
Why Join Us?
At Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, you will enjoy:
- A supportive, collaborative team culture
- Access to ongoing education, training, and professional development
- Exposure to a diverse clinical casemix to enhance coding expertise
- Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance
- Free on-site parking
Enjoy the benefits of regional living without sacrificing career development.
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To find out more about your Clinical Coding Career within HNELHD, click here: HNELHD_Guideline_23_03_Clinical_coding_competency.pdf
For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Gray on benjamin.gray4@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or 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.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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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.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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