Commercial Partnerships Manager, Hospital Groups and Independents

You’re only human.   

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.   

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.  

The Opportunity

As the Commercial Partnerships Manager within the Customer Portfolio branch, you will assist the division in achieving its vision and purpose. This role is also responsible for providing direct support to the Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager, acting as a trusted advisor and developing recommendations for contract negotiations.

How you will create value

In this broad ranging and crucial role, you will use your exceptional contract and negotiation skills to add value to Medibank by:

• Manage key relationships with hospital contract managers, identifying contractual requirements and the performance of the hospitals.
• Lead contract negotiations and be responsible for project management tasks.
• Provide recommendations to the Senior Commercial and Partnerships Manager for contract negotiations.
• Maintain and manage all correspondence and communication to the provider on behalf of Customer Portfolios.
• Directly support the Senior Commercial and Partnerships Manager by ensuring they are constantly informed of any issues that could impact the on-going hospital relationship and contractual effectiveness.
• Support contract planning by providing analytics and insights, relationship management skills and risk management.
• Work alongside the Senior Commercial and Partnerships Manager and provide support with major negotiations for Hospital Provider Purchasing Agreements

About You

You have proven contract negotiation and relationship management skills and have demonstrated expertise within the Private Health Insurance and Hospital sectors. With excellent relationship management skills, you maintain and build trusted relationships with Executive level stakeholders.

Other key requirements include:

• Current or past experience in Private Health Insurance or Hospital sector is required for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Health industry.
• Contract management and negotiation experience.
• Project management experience.

Imagine working with us 

We understand that work means different things to everyone...  We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.    

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work. A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact. Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.  

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive.  Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants. 

For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au. To learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/