- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury
- Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
- ASO4 $40.60 - $42.56 per hour + 25% loading
- ASO5 $45.49 - $50.60 per hour + 25% loading
- Casual, up to 31 May 2027
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as a Clinical Coder (Level 2) or Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3) within the Health Information Management Service (HIMS) - a critical function that supports high-quality patient care, accurate data reporting, and sustainable health service delivery.
These casual roles offer more than flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your experience, strengthen your skills, and make a meaningful impact every day.
In these roles, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate translation of clinical documentation into ICD-10-AM (current edition), ensuring coded data is suitable for statistical analysis, epidemiology, hospital planning, research, and quality assurance. A key outcome of your work is the accurate assignment of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRGs), which directly underpin Activity Based Funding (ABF) and inform organisational decision-making.
As a Clinical Coder (Level 2), you will apply your coding expertise to a broad range of clinical cases while contributing to team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
As an Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3), you will take the lead on complex and specialised cases, working closely with clinicians to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy at the highest level. In both roles, you will play an integral part in maintaining coding quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across the service.
You will report to the Manager Coding Services, working both independently and collaboratively within a professional and supportive team environment that values accuracy, accountability, and ongoing development.
To be eligible for this position as a Clinical Coder (Level 2) ASO4 classification, you must successful completion of a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding course in ICD-10-AM (current edition) or equivalent, together with demonstrated competency in ICD-10-AM coding; or International Transition to ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS.
To be eligible for this position as an Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3) ASO5 classification, successful completion of the HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding Course in ICD-10-AM or equivalent, together with demonstrated advanced competency in ICD-10-AM (current edition) coding as determined by Manager.
About You:
To be successful in these roles you will be a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong commitment to coding accuracy and data integrity. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.
Your skills and experience include:
- Technical Coding Expertise:
- proven ability to accurately assign ICD-10-AM codes in line with National and State Coding Standards
- strong capability to analyse, interpret, and problem-solve complex patient episodes
- experience using coding tools such as Encoder/Codefinder, eBooks, or Turbocoder
- Clinical and Systems Knowledge:
- understanding of clinical documentation, healthcare terminology, and hospital workflows
- experience in writing clear, ethical clinical documentation queries and liaising with clinicians
- proficiency in systems and reporting tools, including advanced computing skills (e.g., spreadsheets, reporting platforms such as HIP)
- Organisation, Accuracy and Performance:
- high level of attention to detail, numeracy, and analytical ability
- proven capacity to prioritise workload, meet KPIs, and deliver under pressure while maintaining data quality
- Communication and Team Contribution:
- ability to build effective working relationships with medical, nursing, and administrative staff
- strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in both individual and group settings
- experience working independently and collaboratively, contributing to team outcomes and mentoring others where required
- Experience and Continuous Improvement:
- minimum 12 months’ clinical coding experience in an acute or multidisciplinary setting
- participation in coding quality audits, competency evaluation, and continuous improvement activities
- commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining contemporary coding knowledge
- a demonstrated focus on supporting safe, high-quality care aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
If you’re looking for variety, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to bring your passion to a team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt.
This is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing, progressive team where your expertise plays a direct role in shaping healthcare delivery, funding accuracy, and patient outcomes.
Take the next step in your clinical coding career and apply today.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.
With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.
With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 938333
Enquiries:
Gill Hacket
Manager Coding Services
Phone: 0452 511 704
E-mail: gill.hacket@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
30 May 2027 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
938333 - Clinical Coder_Advanced Clinical Coder - Casual - ASO4 - role description.pdf
938333 - Clinical Coder_Advanced Clinical Coder - Casual - ASO5 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
