CCLHD - Advanced Clinical Coder

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - 2 roles
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: From $87,813 to $116,824 - Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ655512
Application close: Monday 25th May 2026 at 11.59PM

Are you an experienced clinical coder? Do you have highly developed organisation, communication and leadership skills with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills?
Central Coast Local Health District are seeking dedicated, self-motivated and experienced staff members interested in the position of Advanced Clinical Coder in Health Information Services (HIS).

Flexible work options available - Gosford HIS / Wyong HIS / Working from Home (WFH). Part time / job share will be considered.

About The Opportunity

As an Advanced Clinical Coder and highly skilled health information professional, you will be responsible for accurately translating clinical documentation from patient medical records into standardized diagnostic and procedural codes. These codes are used for hospital funding, activity-based funding (ABF), morbidity reporting, research, healthcare planning, and compliance with national coding standards.

For more information about this role, please view the  Position Description 

About You

• Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS coding course or recognised degree in Health Information Management.
• Extensive experience and competence in using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS, including experience coding in a hospital with a broad range of specialties with a proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards, DRGs and Casemix and their application in the health system.
• Experience in staff training/mentoring, development and supervision with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Highly developed organisation, communication and mentoring skills with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

·         Accrued day off each month (ADO)

·         17.5% annual leave loading

·         Paid parental leave

Financial Benefits

·         Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

·         Novated leasing options

·         Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Health & Wellbeing

·         Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

·         Free flu vaccinations

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

·         Access discounted private health insurance

Career Growth

·         Access to professional development and education

·         Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District

Need More Information?
Karishma Hurgobin on 
Phone: 02 4320 2084 or 02 4394 4804
Email: Karishma.Hurgobin@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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