• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
• Salary  ASO-4  $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Salary  ASO-5  $85,790 - $95,413  p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

Multiple positions on offer ASO4 or ASO5 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
FTE hours and contract type negotiable (casual, temporary, term or ongoing contracts). Remote work available.

About the Role

ASO-4  As a Clinical Coder, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient data across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). You’ll be responsible for translating medical diagnoses and procedures into recognised ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes. Your work supports critical functions such as statistical reporting, research, epidemiology, hospital planning, and clinical audits – all essential to maintaining and improving the quality of patient care.

Reporting to the Manager of the Clinical Coding Service, your coding expertise will contribute directly to the assignment of AR-DRGs, which underpin activity-based funding across inpatient services. With your keen attention to detail and knowledge of health classification systems, you’ll be an essential part of a dynamic team that enables accurate data capture, funding optimisation, and quality care outcomes across CALHN.

ASO-5  As an Advanced Clinical Coder, you will be a key member of the Clinical Coding Service within Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), applying your expertise to the accurate and timely translation of complex medical information into ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes. Your work will support vital health system functions including statistical reporting, epidemiology, hospital planning, quality assurance and research. Most critically, your coding will directly influence the assignment of AR-DRGs, supporting Activity Based Funding and Casemix classification across inpatient services.

In this senior role, you’ll take on the responsibility of coding more intricate and complex cases, consulting with medical experts as needed to ensure accuracy and integrity. You’ll also play a valuable leadership role by mentoring junior coders and contributing to the ongoing development of coding capabilities within the team. This is an excellent opportunity to take your clinical coding skills to the next level and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, high-performing health service.

Qualifications

See role descriptions

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (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, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment 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.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 901192

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 23 May 2025

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

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