Senior Clinical Coder

Flexible Hours, Impactful Work – Make Your Coding Career Work for You

Remuneration: $80, $116,824 p.a. + Superannuation

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16hrs/week

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6 - Health Manager Level 1

Requisition ID: REQ617577

Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025

Base location is Tamworth Hospital however Remote Work Options Also Available

Position Classification and Remuneration determined on Qualifications, Experience & Coding Test

We are seeking a proficient Senior Clinical Coder to join our team

This is a permanent role offering extensive flexibility – choose 2 days a week with times that fit your schedule. Whether you're in Tamworth, Sydney, Newcastle, or beyond, remote work options available for the right candidate.

As part of our health information team, you'll be at the heart of clinical coding – ensuring precision, accuracy, and timely processing of all documentation while maintaining confidentiality and hitting key performance targets. Your work will make a real difference in patient care and hospital operations.

Career and Support

You will receive extensive support and training to set you up for success. Additional mentorship and opportunities are available for career advancement, recognising your knowledge, skill, and professional development.

A skills assessment will be undertaken to determine your coding and grading level, with positions aligned to:

Senior Clinical Coder: Administration Officer Level Six

Senior Advanced Clinical Coder: Health Manager Level One

To find out more about your Clinical Coding Career within HNELHD, click here:

Your Skills and Experience

• Essential: Completed an Australian coding qualification with proven extensive coding experience
• Exceptional communication skills with a commitment to accuracy, detail and data integrity
• Understands and applies confidentiality, privacy, and security principles
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM & ACHI with strong understanding of the Australian Coding Standards

Why Join HNE?

Flexible working and remote options to suit your lifestyle

• Extensive support and training
• Open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare
• Advance your skillset and gain valuable experience in a dynamic position
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport to support your wellbeing
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options

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Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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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 new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

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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