Clinical Documentation Specialist

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting‑edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. Career Growth and Development We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU). Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage A strong community‑driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro‑level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close‑knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities. Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (AO6) or $ to $ p.f. (PO4) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available About your opportunity The Clinical Documentation Specialist will partner with the Clinical Coding team and clinicians to promote patient safety, data integrity and financial sustainability through continuous clinical documentation improvement and accurate clinical coding. This position will provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to directly impact and optimise activity‑based funding (ABF) at both the point of care and post‑discharge. Requirements: AO6 requirements Whilst not mandatory, the following qualifications would be highly regarded: Diploma in Clinical Coding (or equivalent) Bachelor of Health Information management (or equivalent) PO4 requirements Possession of a Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution, providing eligibility for full membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Probation period may apply. Pre‑employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary Enquiries are welcome; Sue Walters on *** Apply ONLINE: Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Please download the Role Description from the Documents section below for application/interview preparation and future reference. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr