Trainee Clinical Coder

Trainee Clinical Coder

· Temporary Part-Time – 18.75 hours per week, up to 12 months, with right of renewal for a further 12 months subject to meeting required Clinical Coding audit standards.

· ASO3 | $74,095 - $78,694 p.a. (pro rata)

· 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice

· Location: Limestone Coast Local Health Network | Fully remote opportunity for right applicant 

About The Role

Join the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as a Trainee Clinical Coder and develop specialised skills within our Clinical Coding team.

Working under the guidance of the Clinical Coding Documentation Auditor & Educator, you will undertake structured training to accurately translate medical and procedural information into ICD-10-AM codes. Your work will contribute to reliable health data, hospital planning, research and Activity Based Funding.

As your skills develop, you will progress to increasingly complex patient episodes while building your coding accuracy, efficiency and knowledge of clinical documentation and coding standards.

This position is offered for 12 months, with right of renewal for a further 12 months subject to Clinical Coding audits achieving an error rate of less than 13%.

About You

You are an organised and analytical individual with an interest in clinical coding and health information. You can interpret detailed information, work accurately and meet deadlines while contributing positively within a team. You are committed to learning, professional development and building the knowledge required to deliver accurate clinical coding outcomes.

To succeed in the Trainee Clinical Coder role, you will:

· Have successfully completed a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding or equivalent, with demonstrated competency in current ICD-10-AM coding; or be nearing completion of a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding where sponsored by LCLHN or SA Health Health Information Governance Unit.

· Demonstrate organisational, analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to integrate, interpret and apply information to produce accurate coded clinical data.

· Have knowledge of the current ICD-10-AM and ACHI Classification Systems, National and South Australian Coding Standards and relevant medical terminology.

· Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team.

· Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, administrative and other health professionals.

About Clinical Coding

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network Clinical Coding team provides an accurate and effective clinical coding service in accordance with Department of Health and Wellbeing Coding Reporting Standards, Australian National Coding Standards, South Australian Coding Standards and ICD-10-AM classifications.

Clinical Coders translate diagnoses and procedures documented within patient medical records into standardised clinical codes. This information supports statistical analysis, epidemiology, hospital planning, research, quality patient care and the assignment of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRGs), which contribute to Activity Based Funding.

Trainee Clinical Coders are supported through structured training, mentoring, regular audits and assessments to progressively develop their knowledge, coding accuracy and ability to manage increasingly complex patient episodes.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

· Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.

· Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.

· Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

· Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.

· Benefit from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.

· Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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Conditions of Employment

· A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.

· 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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Caroline Barker, Clinical Coding Documentation Auditor and Educator on 0427 622 018 or email [email protected] and quote role 947463

947463 - Trainee Clinical Coder ASO3.pdf

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

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday 4th October 2026