Health Fund Audit & Assurance LeadEmployment Term: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Ann Street, Brisbane CBDRemuneration: $***** p/h + Super + Salary Packaging BenefitsMake a meaningful differenceAt UnitingCare, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
With a proud history of providing exceptional healthcare services across Queensland, we strive to create positive outcomes for our patients, people and partners every day.We are seeking a motivated and experienced Health Fund Audit & Assurance Lead to join our Revenue Services team.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialised audit function, drive best practice processes and contribute to the financial sustainability of our hospital services through solid governance, compliance and revenue assurance activities.Your part in our Revenue Services TeamThe Health Fund Audit & Assurance Lead is responsible for supporting and processing health fund audits, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with payer guidelines and regulatory standards.
This role plays a critical part in minimising revenue leakage, reducing billing and eligibility errors, and supporting accurate reimbursement outcomes.Leading a small team, you will provide expert guidance, drive best practice audit processes and collaborate with stakeholders across hospital operations to strengthen compliance and optimise revenue integrity.Key Duties Will IncludeLead a small team dedicated to health fund audits, including desktop and onsite reviews.Lead and provide an exceptional audit review and reconciliation service, establishing best practice processes.Maintain detailed audit logs and prepare reports for management, identifying trends, findings and recommendations.Monitor trends in health fund audit results and elevate identified issues to support ongoing education and improvement initiatives.Monitor and action Queensland Health HCP data validation errors and implement corrective actions to minimise recurring issues.Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance requirements and audit readiness.Collaborate with Coding, Billing, Hospital Registration and Clinical teams to ensure accurate charge capture and documentation alignment.Support the identification and resolution of billing,



eligibility and compliance discrepancies.Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit outcomes and minimise revenue leakage.What makes a difference for us?
EssentialDemonstrated experience in health fund audits, revenue assurance, hospital billing or a related healthcare environment.Strong understanding of health fund contracts, healthcare funding and reimbursement processes.Experience leading, coaching or mentoring team members.Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.DesirableKnowledge of acute hospital billing requirements, revenue codes, ICD-10 coding, MBS items, prosthetics and private health fund contracts.Experience working within private hospital administration, patient accounts, health fund auditing or revenue services.Understanding of Queensland Health HCP reporting requirements and validation processes.Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.Knowledge of medical terminology.What makes a difference for you?
NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself,



grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyBy joining our Hospitals, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.
Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child secure, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and protected for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
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📌 Health Fund Audit And Assurance Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Brisbane