Clinical Coder
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $39.92 - $40.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 31
Requisition ID: REQ617590
Application Close: 11/01/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Are you a Clinical Coder with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in a major trauma hospital and a proven coding accuracy of 95% or higher to join our team. This is your opportunity to play a critical role in the healthcare system, ensuring inpatient episodes of care are coded accurately and on time, in line with Australian coding standards and relevant guidelines.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for upholding ethical coding practices and actively contributing to quality improvement activities. Your expertise will help drive data integrity, support clinical decision-making, and enhance patient outcomes.
If you're ready to bring precision and professionalism to a role that truly matters, apply now and help us set the standard in clinical coding excellence.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
⦁ Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
⦁ Novated Leasing
⦁ Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
⦁ Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
⦁ Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Recognised Clinical Coding qualification or tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or (Medical Record Librarian/Administrator) or extensive coding experience in a tertiary hospital
- Experience in clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and sound knowledge of current Australian Coding Standards
- Demonstrated experience in using computerised patient data bases, electronic medical record and clinical systems
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change
- Demonstrated written English and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a team and achieving team goals
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure daily benchmarks are met
- Commitment to continuing professional development and to working in a continuous quality environment
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Dale Eather on Dale.Eather@health.nsw.gov.au
