CCLHD - Auditor - Clinical Coding

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 Per Annum Pro Rata
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ625518
Applications Close:  Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 11.59pm

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced and passionate Auditor - Clinical Coding to join our dedicated Clinical Coding team, supporting both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to influence coding quality, mentor coders, and drive continuous improvement across the District.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the District Clinical Coding Manager, this Auditor - Clinical Coding role will play a pivotal role in strengthening clinical coding quality and capability across CCLHD. You will design, deliver and evaluate a comprehensive Clinical Coding Audit and Mentorship Program, providing expert advice, education and feedback to support best practice coding and workforce development.

This role combines technical expertise with leadership, education and collaboration, working closely with coders, educators, coordinators, clinicians and managers to ensure coding excellence and accurate clinical data.  In this role you will:

•    Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a District-wide Clinical Coding Audit Program, including conducting high-quality audits and analysing outcomes to identify improvement and education needs.
•    Provide post-audit feedback, training and mentoring to support coder development, maintaining coding competency through ongoing clinical coding practice.
•    Prepare comprehensive audit reports, recommendations and submissions, and contribute to benchmarking, KPIs and performance reporting related to coding quality and throughput.
•    Maintain accurate audit records and up-to-date audit and education resources,  and provide subject matter expertise in the development of assessment and evaluation tools.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

 •   Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS coding course or recognised tertiary qualification in Health Information Management and demonstrated expertise in clinical coding, including maintaining ongoing coding competency and a strong commitment to quality, accuracy and best practice.
•    Proven experience in clinical coding auditing, analysis and reporting, with the ability to develop recommendations, contribute to KPIs and support benchmarking activities
•    Strong capability in education, mentoring and post-audit feedback to support workforce development and continuous improvement in coding practices.
•    Experience leading or contributing to quality improvement initiatives, including projects focused on improving medical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
•    Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with a commitment to peer review and professional development.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

•    Work-Life Balance: Enjoy part time hours, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•    Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•    Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•    Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Karishma Hurgobin
Phone: 4394 4804
Email: Karishma.Hurgobin@health.nsw.gov.au

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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. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

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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