Make an Impact Where Accuracy Matters

Are you an experienced Clinical Coder looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on accuracy, enjoy solving complex coding scenarios and want to work in a collaborative hospital environment where your expertise is truly valued?

Western Adelaide Private Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Casual Clinical Coder to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our clinical data, supporting Activity Based Funding (ABF) and improving patient documentation.

If you're passionate about quality and want to contribute to better patient outcomes through accurate health information, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Clinical Coder, you will be responsible for the accurate, timely and complete coding of inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM (Version 13), ACHI and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

More than just coding, you'll be recognised as a highly valued resource within the department—providing expert advice on complex coding matters, supporting quality improvement initiatives, assisting coding staff and working collaboratively with clinicians to improve clinical documentation.

Your expertise will directly contribute to:

- Accurate Activity Based Funding (ABF)

- High-quality organisational reporting

- Benchmarking and research

- Data integrity and statutory reporting

- Continuous improvement in clinical documentation

Why Join Western Hospital?

At Western Adelaide Private Hospital, you'll become part of a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise is recognised and your contribution genuinely matters.

What We Offer

Outstanding Benefits

- Free and convenient onsite parking

- Salary Packaging Options through Maxxia





- Free annual flu vaccinations

- Generous staff discounts with Police Credit Union and Medibank Private Health

- Discounted services through our onsite GP practice, physiotherapy clinic and Benson's Radiology

- Access to EAP Counselling

Professional Development

- Ongoing education and development opportunities

- Mentorship and leadership support

- Clear pathways for career progression

Supportive Workplace Culture

- Friendly, team-oriented, and inclusive team environment

- A workplace that values innovation, safety, and excellence

Essential Requirements

- Recognised qualification in Clinical Coding, Health Information Management or equivalent, with completion of accredited Clinical Coding education.

- Demonstrated clinical coding experience within a hospital and extensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM (Version 13), ACHI and Australian Coding Standards.

- Robust understanding of Activity Based Funding (ABF), clinical documentation requirements and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Proficient in computer applications, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a hospital that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Western Adelaide Private Hospital and help ensure every patient story is accurately captured—because great healthcare starts with great information. Please forward your application to ••••@westernhospital.com.au.

📌 Casual Clinical Coder (Adelaide)
🏢 Western Adelaide Private Hospital
📍 Adelaide