Townsville Hospital and Health Services are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Clinical Coder to join their Clinical Coding Unit.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including working remotely for Queensland applicants only.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification CC2
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV693382
Closing date 12-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Suzanne Walters
Contact details 0417 745 156
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About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The purpose of this role will be to provide timely and accurate coding of inpatient episodes of care. This involves accurate abstraction of relevant information from the integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) and other associated clinical information systems, and assignment of accurate codes in accordance with the Australian Coding Standards.

Adaptable working arrangements are available, including working remotely for Queensland applicants only.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role.

About the Department

Clinical Information Services is responsible for the management of clinical information across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Areas of responsibility include Clinical Coding, Medical Records, Release of Information, Data Quality, 7 Day Service, Information Management and Information Privacy.

Clinical Coding Unit is responsible for coding all inpatient separations for all hospitals within Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Coded data is used for multiple purposes within Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health and nationally, including business intelligence, clinical research, health services evaluation and planning, quality and safety monitoring, funding and resource allocation, epidemiology and education of health professionals.

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Join a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare organisation that delivers high-quality services across a diverse and complex environment. As a leading provider, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support meaningful organisational outcomes.

We are committed to investing in our people, offering strong professional development opportunities, exposure to varied projects, and pathways to broaden your skills and experience.

Our workplace culture values collaboration, inclusion, and support, providing a positive and flexible environment where you can thrive. You'll benefit from a unique balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with access to both metropolitan-level work and the advantages of a regional setting.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a focus on employee wellbeing, and the opportunity to build your career while maintaining a healthy work/life balance in a vibrant and welcoming community.

Role requirements

- The following qualifications are mandatory

- Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) or
- Diploma of Clinical Coding from the Health Information Management Association of Australia (or equivalent).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and .

- Salary range: $3903.50-$4269.90 p.f. (CC2)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Locality allowance
- Plus

options may be available

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Enquiries are welcome: Suzanne Walters on 0417 745 156

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Applications close: Monday, 12 October 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.





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