Employment Type :Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Admin Off Level 5 Remuneration : $83,555 - $88,267 (pro-rata) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week : 24 Location : Waratah Requisition ID : REQ633884 Applications Close :22nd of January

Shape the future of health information at one of NSW’s leading hospitals

Join a passionate and high-performing team of Clinical Coders at John Hunter Hospital, the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. You’ll play a vital role in supporting excellence in patient care through accurate, high-quality clinical coding across a diverse and complex casemix

About the Role

As a valued member of the Health Information Acute Services team, you will:

- Classify diseases and procedures using 3M Code Finder, ICD-10-AM coding books, and other recognised coding resources.
- Ensure accurate DRG assignment and maintain NSW Cancer Registrations.
- Review and correct coding errors, queries, and quality indicators (PICQ).
- Report on coding throughput rates and maintain confidentiality under the Health Records Information Privacy Act.
- Liaise with clinicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
- Mentor and audit coders, providing guidance and coding support.
- Uphold HNELHD’s Values Charter, Code of Conduct, and commitment to Closing the Gap through culturally respectful care.

You will code episodes for John Hunter, Belmont, and Tomaree Hospitals, encompassing a varied and complex casemix - including trauma, all surgical specialities, and paediatrics.

About You

You are an experienced Clinical Coder looking to join a cohesive and dynamic team.

- You must have completed the Australian coding qualification i.e. via HIMAA and must have at least two years Australian coding experience
- You’re dedicated, hardworking, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.




- You have demonstrated experience and competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM & ACHI and a strong understanding of the Australian Coding Standards.
- You possess competent keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Windows programs.

We offer :

- Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging - up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Staff wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities to work on a landmark health infrastructure project with long-lasting community impact

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Remote working may be considered for applicants working within Australia with a minimum 3+ years experience

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All current employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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