The purpose of this role is to assign accurate and timely clinical codes to episodes of care through analysis of clinical documentation using relevant coding standards

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for two Clinical Coders to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Use Code Focus to manage coding assignments, support clinical coding workflows, complete Queensland Cancer Registry notifications, and review Electronic Validation Application errors
• Participate in education, auditing, and other Clinical Coding Service initiatives
• Work independently, liaising with clinicians and mentoring Trainee Clinical Coders as required
• Meet Queensland Health and local reporting deadlines for data extraction and validation

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Health Information Management or Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Coding would be well regarded
• Extensive clinical coding experience in a hospital and healthcare setting, tertiary level highly desirable
• Evidence of coding proficiency within a healthcare facility
• Ability to assign accurate morbidity and procedural classifications to episodes of care in accordance with ICD-10-AM, (current edition preferred), ACHI and Australian Coding Standards
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time (two positions)
• Base salary ranging from $90 832 - $100 071 per annum

About Us

The Digital Transformation and Research division has been established to define, design, enhance delivery and sustainability of our most significant service improvement and digital transformation opportunities.

Health Information is part of Digital and Information stream of the division. The service provides:

• Health Information Optimisation including Activity Based Funding, quality improvement and service efficiencies
• Clinical Coding
• Health Information & Data Management
• Clinical Records Management

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 24 November 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC667794

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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