Clinical Documentation Specialist - Health Manager Level 2 - Location Negotiable

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ673293 Advertising Closes: 27 August 2026 Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order to progress. Location negotiable within Mid North Coast. The successful applicant may be required to complete 'Foundations of CDI Course' facilitated by Clinical Documentation Improvement Australia for a fee of $5000 (5 day course). This fee will be reimbursed following successful completion of the course. Make a real impact where great documentation leads to better patient outcomes. Join a collaborative team where you'll help improve clinical documentation, coding accuracy and healthcare performance across the Mid North Coast Local Health District. About the Role As our Clinical Documentation Specialist, you'll partner with clinicians including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals—as well as Clinical Coders, Health Information Managers, Clinical Governance and the Performance Analysis team to improve the quality and accuracy of clinical documentation. You'll deliver education, conduct documentation reviews, identify opportunities for improvement and support best-practice documentation that strengthens coding, Activity Based Funding, data quality and patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to be a pioneer within Mid North Coast Local Health District, helping establish and shape a new clinical documentation improvement function. You'll play a key role in influencing practice, building organisational capability and driving sustainable improvements that enhance patient outcomes and health service performance. About You You're an experienced healthcare professional, clinical coder or health information manager with strong clinical knowledge, a sound understanding of clinical documentation and a passion for quality improvement. You bring credibility in clinical environments and are confident engaging with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to discuss clinical documentation, terminology and opportunities for improvement. A skilled communicator and relationship builder, you're able to educate, influence and support clinicians while navigating complex clinical conversations with professionalism and tact. You enjoy analysing information, solving problems and driving positive change through accurate clinical documentation, and are excited by the opportunity to help shape a new and evolving area of practice within the District. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au . This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. Are you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more at The Welcome Experience. A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Northey via phone on 6589 2232 or via email on Belinda.Northey@health.nsw.gov.au For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au 'Get to know our Health District' - MNCLHD Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up