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SalaryWill 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.
About the role:
An exciting new opportunity has become available for a Health Stakeholder Manager to create and manage a strong network of productive relationships with Medibank's key Health Stakeholders in our efforts to lead positive and impactful change in the health sector. This role will play an integral part in maintaining relationships with stakeholders including key peak bodies supporting healthcare professionals, peak bodies supporting health consumers and other Health Stakeholders that Medibank works closely with.
This role will work as a business partner with internal stakeholders across Medibank's health insurance and health services businesses (incl. Amplar Health and Ventures) and will support the Head of Health Policy, the Hub Lead - Healthcare Funding and Policy and the Chief Medical Officer as well as other senior stakeholders across Medibank to develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and will advocate with these stakeholders for Medibank's policy and business priorities.
Reporting into the Head of Health Policy, your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and manage a structured program of engagement with our key Health Stakeholders, ensuring that they are clear on our business and policy priorities and the benefits for our customers and the health system
- Manage activities that deliver constructive and long-term relationships with high priority Health Stakeholders.
- Understand key policy platforms of the clinical stakeholders and their areas of focus, and where possible seek to build partnerships that advance choice and control for our customers and consumers of the health system.
- Act as an advisor to key Medibank personnel (CEO, CMO, Group Squad Members, Hub Leads) to ensure that Medibank maintains its relationships with key stakeholder groups.
- Work collaboratively across the business to deliver initiatives to continuously improve the provider's experience of Medibank
- Share insights from our Health Stakeholders (from meetings and/or their media releases and policy positions) with our internal business partners
- Monitor, evaluate and report on performance of engagement with key stakeholder and strategic partners and identify industry agenda and priority areas for business consideration.
To be considered successful as the Health Stakeholder Manager, you will have demonstrated leadership and engagement capabilities and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams. You will also have demonstrated your ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships. You will have experience in the health sector, with previous experience in representing organisations with clinical stakeholders and professional bodies and knowledge of the PHI industry desirable.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising with senior health care providers and external stakeholders is crucial for this role.
Excellent negotiation, communication, business acumen, relationship building, and presentation skills are essential.
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 .
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