• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Corporate Services, Location Negotiable
• Salary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. (pro rata) - ASO4 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part Time (30 hours per fortnight, up to 13 February 2026) 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as an Advanced Clinical Coder at Limestone Coast Local Health Network!

Are you an experienced Clinical Coder looking to take the next step in your career? Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Clinical Coder to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will contribute to the accuracy and quality of patient care through precise coding and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately translate medical and procedural terminology into the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM) for statistical analysis, epidemiology, and hospital planning.
• Provide coding auditing and education within the Clinical Coding Service and across Clinical Directorates.
• Ensure high standards of coding quality and deliver relevant training to enhance skills in Clinical Coding.
• Play a crucial role in assigning Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRGs), essential for Activity Based Funding and Casemix for inpatients.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ post-training experience with successful completion of the Intermediate HIMAA Clinical Coding Course in ICD-10-AM.
• Coding Expertise: Advanced competency in selecting appropriate codes from the ICD-10-AM code list, adhering to National and State Coding Standards.
• Quality Assurance: Proven ability to code a designated number of complex records daily, maintaining an error rate of less than 10%.
• Autonomy and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Analytical Skills: High attention to detail, capable of analysing and interpreting complex patient care episodes.
• Communication Skills: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to foster professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-AM, medical terminology, Clinical Coding practices, and familiarity with relevant coding software such as 3M Encoder.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 911957

Enquiries

Lyn Struthers
Manager Medical Records
Phone: 8721 1253
Email: lyn.struthers@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

13 August 2025 - 1 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 911957 - Role Description - Advanced Clinical Coder ASO4.pdf

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