About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You’re only human. </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;background-color:white">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;background-color:white">We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span>Key purpose of the role:</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>As a Health Funding Manager joining Medibank, you will lead the design and evolution of hospital funding models that support better health outcomes, sustainable care, and strong commercial performance across our provider network.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span>Utilising previous strategic experience, you will: </span></strong><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Design, refine and implement hospital funding models across acute, mental health, rehabilitation and other services </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Partner with contracting, strategy and analytics teams to shape funding approaches and provider relationships </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Analyse performance, model financial impacts, and provide insights to inform business decisions </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Translate complex data and funding concepts into clear, practical recommendations for stakeholders </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Understands and articulates how hospital funding models contribute to key business outcomes including cost management, sustainability, value based care, contracting performance and member value.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Lead and develop capability within the team while driving continuous improvement and innovation </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Key skills/strengths:</span><span> </span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Previous experience with health funding models is compulsory. </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Extensive experience in analytics, economics, insights or other quantitative analysis ideally in Hospital or insurance setting </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Tertiary qualification in statistics, data science, health informatics, economics/finance or similarly quantitatively oriented discipline.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Experience with machine learning/forecasting and other advanced analytical analysis</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Experience in modelling, economics, pricing or financial analysis (healthcare experience is essential</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple, clear way</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Stakeholder management and collaboration across diverse teams</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Curiosity and a drive to improve systems, processes and outcome</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Ability to identify and develop commercial ideas and thinking that can substantially add value to Medibank’s businesses.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span>Experience developing with statistical software such as SAS</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">Imagine working with us </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">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</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">’</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">s why we</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">’</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">re reinventing work. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">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/</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">Inclusion and Accessibility </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">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 peoples, neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse candidates and candidates with a disability.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">If you need adjustments or alternative formats at any stage of the recruitment or employment journey, we’re here to help. You can let us know directly in the application form, or if you’d prefer to discuss before applying, please reach out to us </span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#00b0f0;background-color:white">[email protected] </span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">or (03) 8622 5666. Learn more about our commitments and employee stories at https://careers.medibank.com.au/diversity-inclusion</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#404040;background-color:white">/(please copy and paste the URL onto your browser)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:deepskyblue;background-color:white">Medibank proudly recognised as Best Enterprise Organisation, 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></p>