Clinical Coder

Department of Health

Hobart TAS

Records Management and Document Control (Administration and Office Support)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

85,196 to 97,915 pa pro rata +12% Super + benefit

Skills and credentials from the job description

Health Services

Clinical Coding

Casemix

The Team

The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking experienced Clinical Coders and new graduate Clinical Coders to join its state-wide Clinical Coding team. The team utilises a state-wide PAS, scanned health record along with other state-wide clinical information systems.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix comparable to that of the THS. The THS provides services including trauma, burns, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetric and specialist neonatal services as well as general medical and surgical services.

Support will be provided by the Clinical Coding Quality and Education Specialists and Clinical Coding Managers team, along with Clinical Coding colleagues across the state.

The THS is pleased to offer versatile working conditions, Salary Packaging and rostered day off (RDO) arrangements (full time).

The Role

Undertake accurate clinical coding, abstracting relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems. Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system,



utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.

Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.

Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.

Participate in clinical coding education and quality improvement activities, including coding audits, data quality audits, research project audits and other coding quality activities as required.

Note: to Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2027. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Location: Statewide – Tasmania, with office locations available across the state.



We will consider hybrid and remote working from home options for the right candidate.

Salary 85,196 to 97,915 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just 14.50 per week per person, or 28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Diploma of Clinical Coding (HLT50321) (or equivalent), or

Bachelor’s in health information management, or

Master’s in health information management

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

HIMAA Clinical Coder Certification

Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre?employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

crimes of violence

sex related offences

serious drug offences

crimes involving dishonesty

Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Posted: 01-11-2026

Salary: 85,196 to 97,915 pa pro rata

📌 Clinical Coder (Hobart)
🏢 Department Of Health
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