Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can contribute to the accuracy, integrity and quality of healthcare data across Queensland’s public health system while supporting better patient outcomes?

Job details

The Clinical Coder is a competent and experienced professional responsible for accurately assigning morbidity and procedural classifications to patient episodes across a broad range of specialties and clinical complexities. Working across Queensland Hospitals and Health Services, this role supports the timely completion of monthly coding requirements, particularly during periods of increased demand or workforce shortage. The Clinical Coder undertakes auditing, data verification and clinician liaison activities to ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of inpatient morbidity data, while also providing guidance and support to fellow coding staff. 

Key responsibilities:

• Assigning accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes and performing AR-DRG grouping in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and legislative guidelines.
• Reviewing, abstracting and verifying clinical information, identifying discrepancies between clinical systems (e.g. HBCIS) and patient records, and resolving issues appropriately.
• Participating in coding audits, quality programs and coder-clinician liaison activities to ensure accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement.
• Supporting education and capability development within the coding team while maintaining compliance with service quality and safety standards.

About you

We are searching for someone who brings strong technical expertise in clinical coding and thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. You will demonstrate the ability to manage processes, stakeholders and compliance requirements to deliver high-quality outcomes across diverse hospital settings.

You will also have:

• Proven experience coding across a wide range of DRGs, ideally within tertiary healthcare facilities.
• The ability to balance competing operational priorities while meeting strict timeframes.
• High-level computer literacy and confidence in using coding software and clinical information systems.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clinicians and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous learning and maintaining awareness of industry developments.
• The flexibility and willingness to travel statewide for one-week periods as required.

Why work with us?

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HPSP676564 Clinical Coder AO4 RD (PDF)
  
  QH Applicant Pack_20251027 (PDF)