Manager Clinical Coding & Activity Based Management

Western NSW Local Health District – New South Wales

1d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 13 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Manager Clinical Coding & Activity Based Management

Strategic Reform, Planning & Partnerships Directorate

About the role

The Performance and Analytics team within the Strategic Reform, Planning and Partnership Directorate in Western NSW is seeking a skilled leader to drive excellence in clinical coding, clinical documentation, activity-based management and performance.

This role will lead a high-performing team across clinical coding and clinical business partnerships within Western NSW LHD. The role provides an opportunity to work within a team and directorate that encompasses both operational and strategic decision-making functions while supporting professional growth.

With an opportunity to lead a team that have key roles in ensuring the district is meeting key performance objectives in relation to Activity Based Management, the role also allows for the potential to develop strategies to enhance coding quality, efficiency, and performance.

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with experts in performance, analytics, coding, clinical costing, activity based management and finance, with support and engagement from the wider team of the Strategic Reform Planning and Partnerships Directorate.



You will need strong leadership and people management skills with a proven ability to inspire and lead a team. Knowledge in clinical coding, documentation improvement, and activity based management will be necessary for the role along with an ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

This role offers good work life balance with versatile working options. Location for the position is preferably within Western NSW. However, hybrid options within the state would be an option for the right candidate.

If you are a dynamic leader ready to drive excellence in clinical coding, activity-based management and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sarah Sloane, Manager Performance & Analytics on *** or at ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:





All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre‑employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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