Ramsay Health Care is seeking a strategic, commercially minded and collaborative leader to join our national Payor Relations team as National Manager, Payor Contracting. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the strategy and management of Ramsay’s payor contracting function, partnering closely with hospital executives, health funds and senior stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll have end-to-end oversight of the payor contract lifecycle, from strategy and negotiation through to implementation, performance and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping Ramsay’s commercial outcomes, driving revenue and profitability while strengthening partnerships across the organisation and the broader private health sector. Please note, this is a 12-month contract opportunity and can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll lead Ramsay’s payor contracting strategy, balancing strong commercial outcomes with effective relationships and practical implementation across the business.

• Lead the strategic direction, priorities and principles for the Payor Contracting function.
• Oversee the design, evaluation and negotiation of payor contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultation and contract implementation, supporting Payor Relations and operational teams through process and system changes.
• Monitor contractual performance and identify opportunities to optimise revenue, profitability and operational outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day contract activities, including disputes and administrative performance obligations.
• Provide advice and guidance on contract interpretation and implementation.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement and innovation across the contracting function.
• Analyse emerging issues and market trends, developing commercial strategies and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with hospital executives, health funds and key industry stakeholders.
• Lead and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability and commercial focus.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be a commercially astute leader with strong healthcare experience and the ability to build trusted relationships, navigate complexity and deliver strategic outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in healthcare revenue generation.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing healthcare contracts.
• Strong understanding of the Australian private health industry and the challenges and opportunities facing hospital operators.
• Experience working with revenue operations within large, complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the key drivers, risks and cost pressures affecting financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify opportunities and develop practical solutions.
• Experience developing innovative funding models and a strong understanding of health case mix and private healthcare reporting requirements.
• Advanced relationship management, influencing, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to motivate and develop others.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the commercial future of one of Australia’s largest private healthcare organisations. You’ll have national influence, work closely with senior stakeholders and health funds, and help shape contracting strategies that support sustainable business performance and quality healthcare delivery.

• Join Australia’s largest private hospital operator in a senior national role.
• Lead a critical commercial function with significant organisational impact.
• Work closely with hospital executives, health funds and industry stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across payor contracting.
• Access professional development and career opportunities across the Ramsay network.
• Enjoy access to Ramsay Rewards and a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the future of private healthcare.
• Be part of an organisation driven by our purpose of People Caring for People.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across the country, we operate 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do - fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

To Apply

All applications should include a CV outlining your experience and skills relevant to the role. Applications close Saturday, 31st October 2026.

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.