Deputy National Clinical Documentation Specialist

Job Description

Are you an experienced Clinical Documentation Specialist ready to take the next step into a national leadership role? Ramsay Health Care is seeking a Deputy National Clinical Documentation Specialist to support the leadership and delivery of our national Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program. Working closely with the National Clinical Documentation Manager, you’ll provide clinical and operational leadership across our CDS team, partnering with clinicians, hospital executives, Health Information Services, Finance and Quality to strengthen documentation, coding accuracy, funding optimisation and revenue integrity. Please note, this role can be based anywhere in Australia and is a part-time position working three days per week.

This is a key national leadership role where you’ll combine your clinical documentation expertise with people leadership, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

• Support the National Clinical Documentation Manager in leading and coordinating the national CDS team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and professional support to Clinical Documentation Specialists.
• Act as delegate for the National Clinical Documentation Manager when required.
• Promote accurate, complete and clinically meaningful documentation across Ramsay.
• Provide guidance on complex documentation and coding matters, including ICD-10-AM.
• Partner with clinical and senior stakeholders to strengthen documentation practices and engagement.
• Analyse CDI performance and identify opportunities to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes.
• Develop and deliver education, support onboarding and contribute to the professional development of the CDS team.
• Contribute to national CDI policies, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced Clinical Documentation Specialist with strong clinical credibility, excellent stakeholder skills and a genuine interest in developing people and improving healthcare outcomes.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional, and Level 2 Certified CDS within Australia (or working towards).
• Minimum three years’ recent experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist.
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, coding and ICD-10-AM.
• Understanding of Australian public and private healthcare funding models and revenue operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching or developing people.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement and IT skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take your Clinical Documentation career beyond the individual hospital and have a national impact. You’ll work across a complex healthcare network, influence best practice, develop CDS capability and partner with senior clinical and operational leaders across Ramsay.

• Join Australia’s largest private hospital operator and contribute to a national CDI program.
• Access professional development and career opportunities across the Ramsay network.
• Enjoy a range of employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives, discounts and recognition programs.
• Be part of an organisation driven by our purpose of People Caring for People.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across the country, we operate 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do - fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

To Apply

All applications should include a CV outlining your experience and skills relevant to the role. Applications close Sunday, 11th October 2026.

Additional Information

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.