Coding and Documentation Auditor

Overview

Job no: 916310 Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
- Salary ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent full-time

About the Role

Are you passionate about clinical coding, data integrity and making a real impact in healthcare? As a Coding & Documentation Auditor at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), you’ll audit clinical documentation and ICD-10-AM/ACHI coding to ensure compliance with national and state standards. You’ll help shape the quality of coded data through continual audit activity, contributing directly to accurate Activity Based Funding (ABF) outcomes and timely data submissions.

You’ll work closely with coding teams, providing up-to-date education and insights from audit findings to support continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued and your contributions improve patient care data and revenue optimisation. If you’re looking to take the next step in your health information management career, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for data integrity, coding accuracy and improving healthcare outcomes. With strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach, you’re ready to support quality coding and documentation standards at CALHN.

- Diploma of Clinical Coding (HLT50321) or equivalent, with demonstrated advanced competency in ICD-10-AM
- Experience in clinical coding auditing, documentation improvement, and staff education in a large healthcare setting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and contribute to a team-focused environment

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, CALHN offers opportunities to make a real impact guided by our values.

Join us and be part of a team committed to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

We’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport and an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Diverse and flexible working options, including part-time; discuss arrangements for this role.
- Employee Recognition: Awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Opportunities for skill development and movement across SA Health system sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your success.

Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ communities.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 916310

Enquiries to: Megan Scarman, Manager, Clinical Coding Services

Phone: 0468 618 963

E-mail: megan.scarman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm Friday 10 October 2025

How to apply: Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information.

Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time; Applications close: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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