Graduate Clinical Coder

• Launch your Clinical Coding Career with Expert Mentorship

• Structured Training Program with Career Growth Opportunities

• Join a Leading Health Service in Western Sydney

Build your coding expertise, analyse complex clinical information, and develop the skills to become a confident Clinical Coder in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $75176.79 - $76897.64 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Western Sydney Local Health District.

Please note this is a District position, and travel may be required in accordance with the manager’s direction.

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. As a Graduate Clinical Coder, you'll join a supportive and collaborative Clinical Coding team dedicated to developing future coding professionals through structured training, ongoing education, and expert mentorship.

Working alongside experienced Clinical Coding Educators, Auditors, and Senior Coders, you'll gain practical experience while contributing to the integrity of healthcare data that supports patient care, funding, and service planning.

• Comprehensive in-house Graduate Clinical Coder Training Program

• Supportive team culture with dedicated mentoring and coaching

• Exposure to diverse and complex clinical specialties

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

• Opportunity to build a rewarding career within a large public health organisation

What you'll be doing

This role provides an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical coding qualification while developing the practical skills required to become an independent and competent Clinical Coder. Through structured training and hands-on experience, you will learn to accurately interpret clinical documentation and assign codes in accordance with national standards.

• Analyse inpatient health records and abstract relevant clinical information

• Develop expertise in ICD-10-AM, ACHI and Australian Coding Standards (ACS)

• Learn to accurately assign clinical codes using Solventum Codefinder software

• Contribute to coding quality, accuracy and activity-based funding outcomes

• Participate in ongoing education, competency assessments and performance development

Ready to make a difference behind the scenes of healthcare? Join WSLHD and grow your career in a team that values learning, collaboration and excellence. Apply today and help shape the future of healthcare data and patient outcomes.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

• Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification (HIMAA) and/or a Health Information Management degree and/or OTEN Clinical Coding qualification.

• Pre-requisite proficiency in Medical Terminology

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and articulately.

• Demonstrated excellence in organisation and time management with the ability to manage competing priorities and daily targets.

• Ability to analyse, abstract and interpret information.

• Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.

• Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as Patient Administration System (PAS) and Microsoft Office applications.

Requisition ID: REQ673104

Applications Close: 5 July 2026

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Janet Tang on ***email_hidden***.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.