About the role
Mater is seeking a highly motivatedClinical Coderto join our Clinical Coding Services team on apermanent part time basis16hrs per week (2 days).
This role is based out ofMater's Townsville Campus, with in office and hybrid work from home opportunities.
At Mater Health, you'll find we live and breathe our values.
We are a healthcare leader that provides care to more than ******* patients each year as a private, benevolent not-for-profit organisation – what profit we make goes back into our business which is why we offer state of the art facilities and the resources to advance your career and provide the exceptional care to patients that everyone associates with Mater.
You will have the chance to participate in clinical coding across a wide variety of specialties, for both private and pubic patients.
The Clinical Coding Service seeks to enable the best possible outcomes for Mater patients and clinicians by employing health information management best practice to facilitate quality health information.
Salary range: $***** - $***** per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
This role will be based at our Townsville campus, but may remotely code across our other Mater sites as required.
The role will involve:
Accurately assigning specific morbidity and procedural classification to patient episodes to meet data reporting requirements
Code inpatient episodes in accordance with Australian Coding Standards
Meet standards of coding accuracy and awareness of DRG assignment and the impact on potential funding




Identification of unclear or ambiguous documentation and subsequent initiation of coding queries
Participate in coding audit, quality and education to expand coding skills
Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
About you
The successful candidate will have a HIMAA Introductory/Intermediate Clinical Coding Course/Certificate IV in Clinical Classification (or equivalent).
They will also have:
Up to date Clinical Coding knowledge using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS
Experience using 3M Codefinder
Strong organisation skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloads
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Understanding of private sector funding models (Desirable)
Experience using WebPAS, iPM, and scanned medical records (Desirable)
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research.
With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do.




You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What's in it for you?
Career growth opportunitiesacross healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
Professional development and learningthrough Mater Education and internal development programs
Generous salary packagingto help maximise your take-home pay
Health and wellbeing support,including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passportaccess and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
Discounted parkingand reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Be part of something bigger.
Make your move with Mater.
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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
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📌 Clinical Coder (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Townsville