Administration & Health Records Management
REQ518366 Requisition # Sep 16, 2024 Post Date Medical Coder
Employment Type:
Two 9-month fixed term rolesPosition Classification:
Health Manager Level 1Remuneration:
$81,581 and $108,532 pro rata per annum, excluding superannuationHours Per Week:
16Location:
1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, SydneyRequisition ID:
REQ518366 Do you have cancer coding experience and enjoy working amongst a team of highly dedicated and experienced people?
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply
Two part-time positions are available in the team
Join a flexible hybrid team of experienced oncology coders
Where you'll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government's cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will review and analyse information on cancer notifications, translating the information into specific codes in accordance with the Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICDO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) guidelines.
You will be entering data into the Cancer Registry Information System to support the maintenance of accurate and dependable data for the purposes of cancer reporting and research.
Demonstrated experience in a population-based cancer registry and competency in and an understanding of a large volume database Extensive understanding of ICDO3 coding and principles Experience and or familiarity with the coding of oncology treatment and surgical data Demonstrated experience and understanding of medical terminology including gross anatomy, histological and pathological terms Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience and training Demonstrated experience dealing with confidential and sensitive patient information.
Experience in coding ABS cancer related death certificates, with an extensive understanding of IARC and non IARC coding and principles and teaching new staff ICDO3 cancer registry coding
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide: A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description A response to the pre-screening questions, as outlined below.
If successful for interview, candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel.
Can you please describe the key differences between ICD10 and ICDO3?
Please name what cancers are eligible for collection in the NSW cancer registry.
For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit
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For role related queries or questions contact Annette Patroni on
or (02) 8374 5673.
Applications Close:
Sunday 29 September, at 11.30 pm.
All Cancer Institute roles are based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney to be eligible candidates must reside in the Greater Sydney region.
The CORE+4 Values define what is important to the Cancer Institute NSW and our employees.
Our values are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative and Flexible.
The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging.
Salaries will be negotiated commensurate to experience and qualifications of the role.
The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices for all employees and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview.
We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and during their employment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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