Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time – Job share considered
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $79,171.07 - $80,966.53 pa / $39.93 - $40.83 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 20 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Clinical Coder
Western NSW LHD
About the role
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide accurate, timely and high quality coded data for complex inpatient separations across all hospitals within Western NSW Local Health District, using the current edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards, as well as relevant national and state coding decisions, while also participating in coding quality activities to support data accuracy and consistency.
The location of this position can be negotiated within the Western NSW Local Health District.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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.
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 The Welcome Experience
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Karen Green, A / Manager Clinical Coding & ABM on 0427 259 342 or at [email protected] 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.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
