Senior Medical Advisor

Will you actively create a healthier future for tomorrow?

At Medibank we’re encouraged to think big. We have a clear purpose to impact better health outcomes for our customers, patients and our community.

We celebrate diversity of thought because we want to make better decisions for our customers. As we work towards our goal of better health for better lives, we value the knowledge and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We are working hard to create an inclusive workplace and develop Indigenous careers.

Reporting in to the Chief Medical Officer – Customer group, we have an exciting part time (0.5 FTE) opportunity for a Senior Medical Advisor to join the Health Advisory and Service Evaluation Squad at Medibank.

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified (Australian registered) Medical Practitioner who has experience in supporting complex clinical decision making, expertise in healthcare funding and systems and experience in supporting clinical governance.

This flexible role will allow you to work from home in a flexible work environment that will emphasises work life balance whilst giving you an opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expertise across Medibank to support the achievement of Medibank’s 2030 vision.

Other key elements of the role include:

• Supporting the clinical process team to ensure determinations of whether or not members have Pre-Existing Conditions
• Providing medical advice in a timely manner to support HPAT, frontline, resolutions and Fund Policy in resolving product cover issues
• Working with Products, Legal and Fund Policy in resolving scope of cover issues
• Providing clinical support as required for projects & initiatives that have an impact on health outcomes
• Contributing proactively to the achievement of the Clinical Hub’s objectives
• Participating in divisional and organisational projects and initiatives as required

Now, who are you? 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you… you are a degree qualified Australian registered Medical Practitioner and have have aleast a few years of clinical experience having worked in clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

You also have very strong analytical skills and might have post graduate qualifications in medical administration. Experience in PHI and MBS funding systems will be key to ensuring your application stands out for this role.

You are confident delivering presentations and are someone who can ‘read the room’, understand what’s required and communicate with clarity.

You have exceptional interpersonal skills and have experience in people leadership with the demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams.

If this sounds like you, apply now so you don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

A career with us

At Medibank, we believe work is something we do, not somewhere we go. Our modes of working – Collaboration, Connection and Concentration – help inform how your day is structured and where you choose to work will vary, depending on your role and requirements.

The wellbeing of our employees is our priority. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Virtual interviews are always on offer and will not adversely impact your application.

We offer a range of great benefits such as subsidised private health insurance, rewards and discounts, and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here.

To start small and impact bigger.