Private Patient Liaison Officer

Private Patient Liaison Officer - Transactional Services

• Ongoing, part-time role – 60.8 hours per fortnight, 4 days per week

• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available

• Up to $67,194 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave 

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About the role

Reporting to Finance's Transactional Services Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the identification of patients with health insurance policies, maximising private patient participation as well as working in the development and update of accounts receivable procedures, process and documentation. The successful candidate will have a keen attention to detail as the identification and resolution of potential and actual workflow obstructions is also required.

This position will mainly be responsible for:

• Responsible for the identification of patients with PHI and maximisation of Private Patients participation.

• Ensure all documentation pertaining to Election and Claiming is accurately completed for processing by the Revenue Services Officers.

• Process Medicare Ineligible patients’ enquiries.

About you

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with highly developed customer service skills.

You'll bring with you:

• Skilled in the use of the following Microsoft products: Word and Excel. 

• Familiarity with hospital Patient Management systems – (iPM) 

• Work well is a sensitive/stressful environment 

• Effective time management skills

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

• Discounted health insurance and eye care

• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options

• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Ali Zafar

Contact Number: 03 8559 6***

Email: *********@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 17 August 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.