Senior Manager, Third Party and Own Source Revenue The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Senior Manager, Health Service Third Party and Own Source Revenue:

Plays a critical role in maximising revenue for Health Services. This involves coordinating, developing, and implementing strategies to optimise income from various sources, including Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), private patient fees, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claims, WorkSafe (WSV) claims, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) funding and Aged Care reforms.

This role leads the development of sector-facing components for third-party revenue initiatives.

Understands the activity datasets produced by health services and reported to the Department of Health, such as VEMD, VAED and VINAH.

Understands third party and own source revenue funding in public hospitals, including impacts of the NHRA, MBS billing rules, Medicare Ineligible patient billing and Rights of Private Practice.

Understand the frameworks and standards used by health services to report financial information.

Have expertise in health service funding models,



capable of translating complex data into actionable strategies and improvement programs.

By providing expert advice and developing compelling third-party revenue initiatives, this position supports the financial sustainability and objectives of Hospitals Victoria and the broader health sector.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Key Capabilities Include:

An accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in health service funding models, service delivery – particularly in third party and own source revenue, improvement and capability, who can coordinate findings into strategies and effective programs, to establish governance and maximise success.

You will bring strong business and commercial acumen, skillfully optimising value and managing risks through informed decisions. With accomplished stakeholder management skills, you'll build partnerships and respond to the needs of diverse stakeholders.





With a persuasive influence, you'll secure buy-in for ideas and proposals, and your leadership will uphold public sector values, drive team performance, and enhance engagement through recognition and accountability.

As an inspiring team leader, you are committed to driving high performance and capability development. With a strong commitment to fostering workplace culture, you have demonstrated effective people management skills, possess the ability to lead a small team with an emphasis on capability development, and are dedicated to achieving outcomes that align with the department's priorities, all while promoting an environment of growth and excellence.

Qualification(s):

An appropriate tertiary qualification in project management, health, accounting, commerce, economics, political science, public administration or public policy.

Specialist Expertise:

Knowledge of the Victorian budget processes, relevant departmental systems and environments is essential.

Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.

What we offer:

The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.

A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of adaptable working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive an

📌 Senior Manager, Third Party and Own Source Revenue (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne