Your new company

This is a well-established and reputable private healthcare organisation based in Melbourne. The business operates in the not-for-profit, private healthcare sector, managing several large hospitals within it's portfolio, and offering a broad range of care services and treatments. The organisation works closely with a range of stakeholders from the government / other healthcare organisations, and due to a resignation, are looking to hire an experienced healthcare contractor / funding manager.

Your new role

This is a pivotal and senior position within the organisation's Health Funding & Patient Services department, and the role has a major influence over the organisation's ongoing contracts and funding arrangements with external stakeholders. This includes the management of health funds and compensable organisation contracting, negotiations and contract performance; and the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of external relationships with funders. The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead Health Fund contract review, development and manage negotiations to continually improve contract performance so that the services are delivered within the organisation's mission and values.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support operational imperatives and manage expectations, including identifying opportunities to prevent revenue leakage or to grow revenue.
• Be accountable for the management of and oversight of day-to-day operational matters, including Hospital Purchaser Provider Agreements (or equivalents); and Medical Purchaser Provider Agreements (where applicable);
• Work closely with the Analytics Team that will support negotiation plans and revenue forecasting with a view to creating an operational dashboard on key performance measures re Provider Relations operations and key milestones;
• Identify services and opportunities for funding arrangements, liaising with key clinical service managers and Executive;
• Manage and negotiate contractual provisions and ad hoc benefits e.g. high-cost drugs and special medical supplies, including the dissemination of information and process expectation setting internally.

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant qualification, such as a Bachelors / Masters in Health Sciences or similar healthcare discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role, with a strong preference for individuals to be working within the healthcare, hospital or pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive health fund negotiation experience and hospital service knowledge in a senior leadership role relating to large health fund contract negotiations, revenue or hospital management and be considered a ‘subject-matter expert’ in your field.
• Extensive experience in a senior position in the health care field, along with effective leadership and management skills.
• Highly developed influencing/negotiation skills, with an understanding of planning, data requirements, timeframes, and expected outcomes.
• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement, and demonstrated knowledge of the broader health care and industry challenges and changes.
• Candidates must have the full right to work in Australia to be considered

What you'll get in return

The organisation will offer a competitive salary for this position which is reflective of your experience within this area. More can be discussed following application. The role offers strong progression routes internally along with senior stakeholder exposure. The business operates on a hybrid basis, and their office is based in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. You will also receive salary packaging in this role.

What you need to do now

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