SESLHD - Clinical Coder (AO4,AO5,AO6,MRA)
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ626089 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time / Permanent Part-time
Position Classification: Medical Records Administrator, Administration Officer 4/5/6
Remuneration: $73,510 - $95,083 Per Annum, Plus Super or $37.07 - $47.95 Per Hour, Plus Super
Hours Per Week: 38 for Full Time or up to 19 for Part Time
Requisition ID: REQ626089
Applications Close: Thursday, 8th January 2026
Are you an experienced Clinical Coder looking for your next opportunity?
Come join us! We’re recruiting for two rewarding positions:
• Full-time at St George Hospital (Kogarah)
• Part-time up to 19 hours at Sutherland Hospital (Caringbah)
At South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Clinical Coding Services, we value the skills and expertise of our coding team. We’re seeking detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled Clinical Coders who can accurately analyse and abstract clinical information for coding and join our high-performing team.
You will be working with an expert team that is supportive, dedicated, and passionate about clinical coding. Flexible work practices are well established including some working from home arrangements. SESLHD Coding Services provides ongoing education and quality programs for Coder's development. We continuously seek ways to provide Coders with the best access to quality documentation and tools to assist the team in achieving their best quality work.
What You'll Be Doing:
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
To provide high quality specialised clinical coding for SESLHD Hospitals by accurately translating inpatient episodes of care into code, using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Thirteenth Edition, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) to meet Activity Based Funding (ABF) targets, SESLHD/NSW Health Service reporting timeframes and research requirements.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full-Time employees only)
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Successful completion of recognised courses in clinical coding (ICD-10-AM) and medical terminology, for Medical Records Administration, relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM and high level proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
- Practical knowledge and experience in current disease classification in a tertiary teaching hospital.
- Demonstrated understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) as per Activity Based Funding (ABF) principles and application within the health system.
- Experience using 3M Codefinder and Patient Administration Systems/eMR.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both in an unsupervised environment and within a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
Need More Information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Lin on Sharon.Lin@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
