Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This vacancy is for Permanent Full Time appointment.

What is our Clinical Classification Specialist role?

This position will oversees the delivery of strategic and operational clinical coding initiatives within the NMHS Clinical Coding Practice Framework. Provides expert advice, guidance and mentoring to clinical coders regarding clinical coding standards, systems, medical science knowledge and Activity Based Funding (ABF) impacts. Develops, supports and implements structured education, training and audit programs and frameworks. Plans, implements and evaluates quality audit and improvement initiatives.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Qualified and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Vanessa Friel, Area Manager Clinical Coding on 08 6457 2***.

Area Profile

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS)



provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The Job Description Form is attached for reference. Your application should include:

- A statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Job Description Form;
- A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position;




- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email ***********@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Clinical Classification Specialist (Nedlands)
🏢 North Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Nedlands