About the role

Mater is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding Service team at South Brisbane. This full-time, permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity to apply your expert coding skills within a supportive and values-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate clinical coding that directly supports patient care and hospital funding, while working alongside a dedicated team committed to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy.

Salary range: $54.57 to $59.38 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will assign precise ICD-10-AM codes to patient episodes by thoroughly analysing clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with Australian Coding Standards and relevant guidelines. You will collaborate closely with clinicians to clarify medical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Using tools like 3M Codefinder and hospital information systems, you will help maintain high standards of coding accuracy and data integrity within designated timeframes. Being a hybrid workplace, blending in-person collaboration with the flexibility of work from home to enhance a better work-life balance and productivity.

About you

To be considered for this position you should have:

• Successful completion of approved medical terminology and clinical coding qualifications
• Extensive experience coding within hospital environments using ICD-10-AM, with expert knowledge in at least one clinical specialty
• Proven track record of coding accuracy (95% DRG accuracy, 95% Principal Diagnosis accuracy, 90% Additional Diagnosis and Procedure accuracy)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clinicians and colleagues
• Proficient in 3M Codefinder, hospital information systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent time management, organisation skills, and the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Commitment to the values of the Sisters of Mercy and a strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 26th January, 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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